חוֹתָ֔ם
𐤇𐤅𐤕𐤌
chôwthâm
a signet
An object, typically a ring or cylinder, bearing an engraved design that serves as the personal seal or signet of an individual for authenticating documents or property. The word denotes both the instrument (seal, signet-ring) and, by extension, the imprint or impression produced by such a device. Used metaphorically for finality or confirmation, especially in legal and administrative contexts.
Exodus 39:30 · Word #12
Lexicon H2368
| Lemma | חוֹתָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤕𐤌 |
| Transliteration | chôwthâm |
| Strong's | H2368 |
| Definition | An object, typically a ring or cylinder, bearing an engraved design that serves as the personal seal or signet of an individual for authenticating documents or property. The word denotes both the instrument (seal, signet-ring) and, by extension, the imprint or impression produced by such a device. Used metaphorically for finality or confirmation, especially in legal and administrative contexts. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a signet |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2368-02
authenticating seal
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root חתם (“to seal, authenticate”) and denotes the instrument used to make an official seal impression. "Authenticating seal" preserves the core action of sealing while reflecting the concrete masculine singular noun form. |
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