בְּ/חוֹמָ֣ה
𐤁/𐤇𐤅𐤌𐤄
chôwmâh
in a wall
A structure of stone, brick, or other material raised to enclose, protect, or separate an area, most commonly referring to the defensive walls of a city or fortification. The term can also denote any large, dividing wall, including those of houses, vineyards, or enclosures. Sometimes used metaphorically for protection or separation.
Isaiah 30:13 · Word #9
Lexicon H2346
| Lemma | חוֹמָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | chôwmâh |
| Strong's | H2346 |
| Definition | A structure of stone, brick, or other material raised to enclose, protect, or separate an area, most commonly referring to the defensive walls of a city or fortification. The term can also denote any large, dividing wall, including those of houses, vineyards, or enclosures. Sometimes used metaphorically for protection or separation. |
Morphology HR/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 | in a wall |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2346-02
in an enclosing wall
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְ + noun, feminine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חוֹמָה denotes a joined or constructed enclosing structure, derived from a root idea of joining into a protective barrier. The prefixed בְ indicates location, and the feminine singular absolute form is preserved as "an enclosing wall." |
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