מַֽעֲצָ֔ד
𐤌𐤏𐤑𐤃
maʻătsâd
a-tool
A tool used for cutting, particularly an axe or adze, but also a kind of implement or instrument, possibly including tongs, as indicated by context. Primarily refers to a wood- or stone-cutting implement in passages where tree felling or shaping of wood is described. In other texts, may refer to a metalworking implement.
Isaiah 44:12 · Word #3
Lexicon H4621
| Lemma | מַעֲצָד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤑𐤃 |
| Transliteration | maʻătsâd |
| Strong's | H4621 |
| Definition | A tool used for cutting, particularly an axe or adze, but also a kind of implement or instrument, possibly including tongs, as indicated by context. Primarily refers to a wood- or stone-cutting implement in passages where tree felling or shaping of wood is described. In other texts, may refer to a metalworking implement. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a-tool |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4621-02
hewing tool
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state; instrumental pattern (maqtal-type) indicating a tool associated with the verbal root. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מַעֲצָד is an instrument form derived from the root עצד, conveying the core action of hewing or cutting. "Hewing tool" preserves the root idea while reflecting its singular, masculine, instrumental morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
hewing tool
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'hewing tool' accurately reflects מַעֲצָד in the context of a smith working with iron; P1 is correct and context-appropriate. |