צֹ֣הַר
𐤑𐤄𐤓
tsôhar
a window
An architectural aperture or opening designed to admit light, typically rendered as 'window' (e.g., the 'window' in the ark, Genesis 6:16); by extension, the brightest part of the day, i.e., 'noon' or 'midday,' when sunlight is at its zenith. The primary sense reflects either a physical source of illumination or the period characterized by full daylight.
Genesis 6:16 · Word #1
Lexicon H6672
| Lemma | צֹהַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤄𐤓 |
| Transliteration | tsôhar |
| Strong's | H6672 |
| Definition | An architectural aperture or opening designed to admit light, typically rendered as 'window' (e.g., the 'window' in the ark, Genesis 6:16); by extension, the brightest part of the day, i.e., 'noon' or 'midday,' when sunlight is at its zenith. The primary sense reflects either a physical source of illumination or the period characterized by full daylight. |
Morphology HNcfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a window |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6672-05
light-opening
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to shine" and denotes an aperture that admits brightness. "Light-opening" preserves both the architectural sense and the root connection to radiance, while reflecting its singular absolute form. |
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