צִפּוּי֙
𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤉
tsippûwy
plating
A surface or layer that covers or overlays another object, especially one composed of or plated with metal. The term typically describes a decorative or protective metallic sheet or plating applied to artifacts, structures, or sacred objects. It highlights the act or result of applying a precious or protective material as a covering.
Isaiah 30:22 · Word #3
Lexicon H6826
| Lemma | צִפּוּי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤉 |
| Transliteration | tsippûwy |
| Strong's | H6826 |
| Definition | A surface or layer that covers or overlays another object, especially one composed of or plated with metal. The term typically describes a decorative or protective metallic sheet or plating applied to artifacts, structures, or sacred objects. It highlights the act or result of applying a precious or protective material as a covering. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | plating |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6826-01
metal overlay
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun צִפּוּי denotes the result of the root action צפה in its sense of covering or overlaying, especially with metal. "Metal overlay" preserves the concrete sense of a plated surface layer and reflects the masculine singular absolute form as a simple substantive. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
metal overlay
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'metal overlay' accurately and specifically renders צִפּוּי (H6826) within the context of idol construction; keeping P1 is correct. |