מַקֵּ֖ל
𐤌𐤒𐤋
maqqêl
staff
A branch, stick, or staff, typically of wood, serving as a physical implement for support, guidance, striking, or as a symbol of authority. In some contexts, a maqqêl can refer more specifically to a walking staff, a shepherd's rod for driving or guiding livestock, a tool for corrective action (such as punishment), or an object in ritual use. Occasionally, it is simply a shoot or sprout from a tree, emphasizing its origin as a living branch or offshoot.
Jeremiah 48:17 · Word #13
Lexicon H4731
| Lemma | מַקֵּל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤒𐤋 |
| Transliteration | maqqêl |
| Strong's | H4731 |
| Definition | A branch, stick, or staff, typically of wood, serving as a physical implement for support, guidance, striking, or as a symbol of authority. In some contexts, a maqqêl can refer more specifically to a walking staff, a shepherd's rod for driving or guiding livestock, a tool for corrective action (such as punishment), or an object in ritual use. Occasionally, it is simply a shoot or sprout from a tree, emphasizing its origin as a living branch or offshoot. |
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 | staff |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4731-05
branch-staff of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Branch-staff" preserves the root sense of something that has sprouted as a branch while reflecting its common use as a staff or rod. The construct state is marked by "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
staff
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Branch-staff of' is imprecise here; 'maqel' in this context refers to a staff as a symbol of authority or guidance. Only 'staff' is necessary and is supported by lexicon and common usage. |