וּ/צְרִ֣י
𐤅/𐤑𐤓𐤉
tsᵉrîy
and balm
A precious aromatic resin or gum, likely derived from certain trees or shrubs, used in ancient times for medicinal, ritual, and perfumery purposes. The term primarily designates a fragrant resin or balm, especially known for its origin in Gilead and its healing properties. In various contexts, the word can refer more generally to an esteemed healing substance, specifically the resinous exudates collected for their fragrance and therapeutic use.
Genesis 37:25 · Word #15
Lexicon H6875
| Lemma | צְרִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | tsᵉrîy |
| Strong's | H6875 |
| Definition | A precious aromatic resin or gum, likely derived from certain trees or shrubs, used in ancient times for medicinal, ritual, and perfumery purposes. The term primarily designates a fragrant resin or balm, especially known for its origin in Gilead and its healing properties. In various contexts, the word can refer more generally to an esteemed healing substance, specifically the resinous exudates collected for their fragrance and therapeutic use. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
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 | and balm |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6875-03
and aromatic resin
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with prefixed conjunction וּ ("and"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun צְרִי denotes a precious fragrant resin that exudes from plants, reflecting the root sense of oozing or distilling. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved, and the prefixed conjunction וּ is rendered as "and." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and balm
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | צְרִי conventionally refers to 'balm' (especially 'balm of Gilead'); 'and aromatic resin' is an acceptable hyperliteral, but 'balm' fits the well-known contextual meaning in this trade context. |