ח֣וּג
𐤇𐤅𐤂
chûwg
circle
A circle, disk, or round shape; specifically refers to a circular or spherical boundary, such as the horizon or vault of the heavens, and in poetic texts may connote the concept of circuit or enclosure. The word can describe both abstract circles (e.g., the celestial horizon) and concrete circular objects or drawings.
Isaiah 40:22 · Word #3
Lexicon H2329
| Lemma | חוּג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤂 |
| Transliteration | chûwg |
| Strong's | H2329 |
| Definition | A circle, disk, or round shape; specifically refers to a circular or spherical boundary, such as the horizon or vault of the heavens, and in poetic texts may connote the concept of circuit or enclosure. The word can describe both abstract circles (e.g., the celestial horizon) and concrete circular objects or drawings. |
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 | circle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2329-01
circle-boundary of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the noun formed from the root meaning "to encircle" or "draw a circle," denoting the product of that action—a circular boundary. The construct state is preserved by the relational form "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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