אַמַּ֥ת
𐤀𐤌𐤕
ʼammâh
the measure
A unit of linear measurement, commonly known as the 'cubit,' based on the length of the human forearm from elbow to fingertip. The term can also refer to the forearm itself, and in some architectural contexts, to a foundational or structural element such as a base or post. Rarely, by metathesis, it may serve as a number substitute for 'hundred' in poetic or cryptic usage. Its primary meaning in the context of biblical measurement is the standardized unit (usually about 45 cm or 18 inches, though the precise length could vary regionally or across time).
Jeremiah 51:13 · Word #10
Lexicon H520
| Lemma | אַמָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼammâh |
| Strong's | H520 |
| Definition | A unit of linear measurement, commonly known as the 'cubit,' based on the length of the human forearm from elbow to fingertip. The term can also refer to the forearm itself, and in some architectural contexts, to a foundational or structural element such as a base or post. Rarely, by metathesis, it may serve as a number substitute for 'hundred' in poetic or cryptic usage. Its primary meaning in the context of biblical measurement is the standardized unit (usually about 45 cm or 18 inches, though the precise length could vary regionally or across time). |
Morphology HNcfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the measure |
SIBI-P1 Translation H520-02
forearm-measure of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the foundational forearm-based unit of length ('cubit'). The construct singular form requires the relational sense 'of,' yielding 'forearm-measure of' to preserve both root imagery and morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
forearm-measure of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Forearm-measure of' preserves the cubit/measurement nuance and construct form; P1 is correct per the SILEX definition. |