הַ/כְּתֹ֧נֶת
𐤄/𐤊𐤕𐤍𐤕
kᵉthôneth
the tunic
Long tunic or basic garment worn next to the skin, typically extending to the knees or ankles, often with sleeves. In the Israelite context, it was the standard undergarment for both men and women, though variations could indicate social status, gender, or ceremonial role. In later contexts, specialized tunics also served priestly or royal functions (e.g., 'coat of many colors' or priestly vestments).
Genesis 37:32 · Word #13
Lexicon H3801
| Lemma | כְּתֹנֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤍𐤕 |
| Transliteration | kᵉthôneth |
| Strong's | H3801 |
| Definition | Long tunic or basic garment worn next to the skin, typically extending to the knees or ankles, often with sleeves. In the Israelite context, it was the standard undergarment for both men and women, though variations could indicate social status, gender, or ceremonial role. In later contexts, specialized tunics also served priestly or royal functions (e.g., 'coat of many colors' or priestly vestments). |
Morphology HTi/Ncfsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the tunic |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3801-03
the tunic of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, construct state, with definite article (הַכְּ). |
| Rendering Rationale | This noun derives from כתן, associated with covering or clothing, and refers to a long, shirt-like garment worn next to the skin. The feminine singular construct form with the definite article requires the rendering "the tunic of," preserving both definiteness and construct linkage. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the tunic of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'The tunic of' is proper for the construct and possessive phrase within the verse, aligning with Hebrew syntax. |