עֲדָשִׁ֔ים
𐤏𐤃𐤔𐤉𐤌
ʻâdâsh
of lentils
A species of small, round legume (Lens culinaris), commonly cultivated for its edible seeds; refers specifically to the lentil plant and its seeds as a food source in the ancient Near East. In biblical contexts, denotes lentils as a basic dietary element or as an ingredient in food.
Genesis 25:34 · Word #6
Lexicon H5742
| Lemma | עָדָשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤃𐤔 |
| Transliteration | ʻâdâsh |
| Strong's | H5742 |
| Definition | A species of small, round legume (Lens culinaris), commonly cultivated for its edible seeds; refers specifically to the lentil plant and its seeds as a food source in the ancient Near East. In biblical contexts, denotes lentils as a basic dietary element or as an ingredient in food. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of lentils |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5742-01
lentils
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine, plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun refers specifically to the lentil plant and its edible seeds; the plural absolute form is preserved in English as "lentils," which naturally conveys a plural food substance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
lentils
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'lentils' is fully appropriate, as this noun specifies the type of stew mentioned and is correctly context-anchored. |