הַ/שַּׂק֙
𐤄/𐤔𐤒
saq
the-sackcloth
A coarse cloth, typically woven from goat or camel hair, used primarily for making sacks or bags for storage and transport of goods, and prominently for garments worn as a symbol of mourning, affliction, and penitence. The cloth is characterized by its rough texture and loose weave, which distinguishes it from finer fabrics. In biblical contexts, שַׂק denotes both an everyday material object (sack, bag) and, in ritual contexts, a distinctive garment marking sorrow, repentance, or distress.
Isaiah 20:2 · Word #12
Lexicon H8242
| Lemma | שַׂק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤒 |
| Transliteration | saq |
| Strong's | H8242 |
| Definition | A coarse cloth, typically woven from goat or camel hair, used primarily for making sacks or bags for storage and transport of goods, and prominently for garments worn as a symbol of mourning, affliction, and penitence. The cloth is characterized by its rough texture and loose weave, which distinguishes it from finer fabrics. In biblical contexts, שַׂק denotes both an everyday material object (sack, bag) and, in ritual contexts, a distinctive garment marking sorrow, repentance, or distress. |
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-sackcloth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8242-04
the coarse-woven sackcloth
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state with definite article ("the"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שַׂק denotes a rough, loosely woven cloth used for sacks and mourning garments. Rendering it as "the coarse-woven sackcloth" preserves its material sense and the definite article while reflecting its root-derived texture and function. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the coarse-woven sackcloth
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | The specific phrase 'the coarse-woven sackcloth' is justified by the SILEX definition highlighting its material; P1 is correct for SIBI's standards. |