הַ/מִּצְנֶ֣פֶת
𐤄/𐤌𐤑𐤍𐤐𐤕
mitsnepheth
turban
A headdress consisting of a wound linen turban distinguished by its particular shape and construction, worn by the high priest of the Israelites as part of ceremonial priestly attire; sometimes also used for a royal headdress in later usage. The mitsnepheth particularly denotes the specific priestly turban prescribed for Aaron and his descendants, which is distinct from other forms of head coverings or wrappings mentioned in biblical texts.
Exodus 39:28 · Word #2
Lexicon H4701
| Lemma | מִצְנֶפֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤑𐤍𐤐𐤕 |
| Transliteration | mitsnepheth |
| Strong's | H4701 |
| Definition | A headdress consisting of a wound linen turban distinguished by its particular shape and construction, worn by the high priest of the Israelites as part of ceremonial priestly attire; sometimes also used for a royal headdress in later usage. The mitsnepheth particularly denotes the specific priestly turban prescribed for Aaron and his descendants, which is distinct from other forms of head coverings or wrappings mentioned in biblical texts. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | turban |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4701-02
the wrapped priestly turban
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to wrap" or "to wind," referring to a headdress formed by winding cloth. The definite article and feminine singular absolute form are reflected in "the wrapped priestly turban." |
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