הַ/סַּ֖ל
𐤄/𐤎𐤋
çal
the basket
A woven container, typically made of flexible plant materials (such as reeds or willows), used for carrying or storing items; in biblical contexts, especially food or goods. The term refers specifically to a kind of basket, with attention to its craftsmanship and utility rather than a particular size or ceremonial function.
Genesis 40:17 · Word #12
Lexicon H5536
| Lemma | סַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤋 |
| Transliteration | çal |
| Strong's | H5536 |
| Definition | A woven container, typically made of flexible plant materials (such as reeds or willows), used for carrying or storing items; in biblical contexts, especially food or goods. The term refers specifically to a kind of basket, with attention to its craftsmanship and utility rather than a particular size or ceremonial function. |
Morphology HTd/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 | the basket |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5536-03
the woven basket
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from סלל, conveying the idea of heaping or weaving materials together into a container. The definite article and masculine singular absolute form are reflected in the concise rendering "the woven basket." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the woven basket
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is detailed and accurate, matching both SILEX and context. |