עִדִּ֖ים
𐤏𐤃𐤉𐤌
ʻêd
of menstruation
Menstrual discharge; refers specifically to the flow of blood associated with a woman's menstrual period. In extended or plural forms, it can denote the state of ritual impurity resulting from menstrual bleeding, or soiling linked to menstruation. The term identifies a physiological phenomenon as culturally and ritually significant in ancient Israelite society.
Isaiah 64:5 · Word #5
Lexicon H5708
| Lemma | עֵד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤃 |
| Transliteration | ʻêd |
| Strong's | H5708 |
| Definition | Menstrual discharge; refers specifically to the flow of blood associated with a woman's menstrual period. In extended or plural forms, it can denote the state of ritual impurity resulting from menstrual bleeding, or soiling linked to menstruation. The term identifies a physiological phenomenon as culturally and ritually significant in ancient Israelite society. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of menstruation |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5708-01
menstrual discharges
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural form reflects repeated or cyclical menstrual flows, aligning with the root idea of an appointed, recurring period. Rendering it as "menstrual discharges" preserves both the physiological sense and the plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of menstrual discharges
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Menstrual discharges' is the SILEX meaning; 'of' is necessary for the construct with 'garment.' 'Of menstrual discharges' accurately expresses the noun relationship in context. |