יְרֵכ֔/וֹ
𐤉𐤓𐤊/𐤅
yârêk
his loins
Thigh; the upper part of the leg between the hip and knee in humans and animals. In broader usage, refers to the area of the upper leg, including the hip and groin region. By extension, a euphemism for the generative organs or progeny, particularly in oath-taking or declarations of lineage. Figuratively, can refer to the side or flank of an object, such as a structure or other parts of the body. In poetic or anatomical imagery, sometimes used for a staff, shaft, or other elongated objects, reflecting similarity in shape or position.
Genesis 46:26 · Word #7
Lexicon H3409
| Lemma | יָרֵךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤓𐤊 |
| Transliteration | yârêk |
| Strong's | H3409 |
| Definition | Thigh; the upper part of the leg between the hip and knee in humans and animals. In broader usage, refers to the area of the upper leg, including the hip and groin region. By extension, a euphemism for the generative organs or progeny, particularly in oath-taking or declarations of lineage. Figuratively, can refer to the side or flank of an object, such as a structure or other parts of the body. In poetic or anatomical imagery, sometimes used for a staff, shaft, or other elongated objects, reflecting similarity in shape or position. |
Morphology HNcfsc/Sp3ms
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 | his loins |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3409-09
his thigh
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular construct + 3ms pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יָרֵךְ denotes the thigh or flank region. The form is feminine singular construct with a 3rd masculine singular suffix, yielding the precise sense "his thigh," preserving both number and possession. |
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