כְּסִ֣יל
𐤊𐤎𐤉𐤋
Kesil
of Orion
A prominent constellation; specifically used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the celestial figure Orion. While the term can generally indicate a notable or conspicuous star grouping, in biblical usage it almost always points to the distinct and easily recognizable Orion constellation.
Job 38:31 · Word #6
Lexicon H3685
| Lemma | כְּסִיל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤎𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Kesil |
| Strong's | H3685 |
| Definition | A prominent constellation; specifically used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the celestial figure Orion. While the term can generally indicate a notable or conspicuous star grouping, in biblical usage it almost always points to the distinct and easily recognizable Orion constellation. |
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 | of Orion |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3685-01
thick-headed one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute; used substantivally to denote a person characterized by dullness or obstinate lack of wisdom. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Thick-headed one" reflects the root sense of thickness or fatness extended metaphorically to intellectual and moral dullness. The masculine singular form is preserved by the singular personal expression "one." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Orion
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'thick-headed one' follows the root but in this context, it refers to the constellation Orion; therefore, 'Orion' is appropriate and aligns with standard biblical usage. |