הַ/צָּפִ֖ית
𐤄/𐤑𐤐𐤉𐤕
tsâphîyth
the watchtower
A structure or elevated place appointed for observing and guarding; specifically, a watchtower or lookout post used for surveillance and the early detection of potential threats or visitors, often in a military or defensive context. The term can refer to both permanent and temporary structures designated for sentries to keep watch.
Isaiah 21:5 · Word #4
Lexicon H6844
| Lemma | צָפִית |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤉𐤕 |
| Transliteration | tsâphîyth |
| Strong's | H6844 |
| Definition | A structure or elevated place appointed for observing and guarding; specifically, a watchtower or lookout post used for surveillance and the early detection of potential threats or visitors, often in a military or defensive context. The term can refer to both permanent and temporary structures designated for sentries to keep watch. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfsa
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 | the watchtower |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6844-01
the lookout tower
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state, with definite article (הַצָּפִית). |
| Rendering Rationale | The feminine singular noun צָפִית denotes a structure designated for watching; rendering it "the lookout tower" preserves the root sense of active observation (צפה) and reflects the definite article and singular form. |
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