תוֹתָ֑ח
𐤕𐤅𐤕𐤇
tôwthâch
a threshing sledge
A weapon designed for striking—typically a club or mace; in context, generally refers to an implement used for bludgeoning rather than cutting or piercing. In poetic or military passages, can refer more generally to blunt force weapons. The word is rare and attested only in specific military inventories or descriptions.
Job 41:21 · Word #3
Lexicon H8455
| Lemma | תּוֹתָח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤅𐤕𐤇 |
| Transliteration | tôwthâch |
| Strong's | H8455 |
| Definition | A weapon designed for striking—typically a club or mace; in context, generally refers to an implement used for bludgeoning rather than cutting or piercing. In poetic or military passages, can refer more generally to blunt force weapons. The word is rare and attested only in specific military inventories or descriptions. |
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 threshing sledge |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8455-01
bludgeoning club
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes an instrument designed for striking, likely derived from a root meaning "to smite." "Bludgeoning club" preserves the core idea of impact-based striking and reflects the singular masculine absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
a threshing sledge
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Corrected to 'a threshing sledge' as this matches the primary meaning of the Hebrew word, which refers to a blunt agricultural implement, not a club; this fits the context. |