נָקֹ֨ד
𐤍𐤒𐤃
nâqôd
speckled
Adjective describing livestock (especially sheep or goats) that are characterized by having spots or speckles of a contrasting color in their fleece or hide. The term indicates a visible and distinct pattern caused by small, regularly spaced marks, usually of a lighter color on a darker background or vice versa.
Genesis 30:33 · Word #14
Lexicon H5348
| Lemma | נָקֹד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤒𐤃 |
| Transliteration | nâqôd |
| Strong's | H5348 |
| Definition | Adjective describing livestock (especially sheep or goats) that are characterized by having spots or speckles of a contrasting color in their fleece or hide. The term indicates a visible and distinct pattern caused by small, regularly spaced marks, usually of a lighter color on a darker background or vice versa. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | speckled |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5348-02
spotted
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root נקד, conveying the idea of being marked with small, distinct dots or spots. As a masculine singular absolute adjective, it is rendered simply as "spotted," describing one characterized by such markings. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
speckled
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Common and SILEX agree that 'naqod' is 'speckled,' which is clearer and more accurate than 'spotted'. |