וְ/לַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חַ
𐤅/𐤋/𐤌𐤆𐤁𐤇
mizbêach
and the altar
A structure or raised place designated for making offerings or sacrifices, especially animal offerings, to a deity. The term מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbêach) refers to both simple earthen altars and elaborate constructed altars found in sanctuaries. Its usage encompasses private, clan, or national cultic contexts, and it often implies a site for ritual slaughter or burnt offerings in the service of YHWH or other deities.
Joel 2:17 · Word #3
Lexicon H4196
| Lemma | מִזְבֵּחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤆𐤁𐤇 |
| Transliteration | mizbêach |
| Strong's | H4196 |
| Definition | A structure or raised place designated for making offerings or sacrifices, especially animal offerings, to a deity. The term מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbêach) refers to both simple earthen altars and elaborate constructed altars found in sanctuaries. Its usage encompasses private, clan, or national cultic contexts, and it often implies a site for ritual slaughter or burnt offerings in the service of YHWH or other deities. |
Morphology HC/Rd/Ncmsa
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 | and the altar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4196-29
and to the sacrifice-place
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + preposition לְ with definite article (assimilated) + masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִזְבֵּחַ derives from זבח with the prefixed מִ־ indicating a place of action, thus "place of sacrifice/slaughter." The prefixed conjunction וְ and preposition לַ with the definite article yield "and to the sacrifice-place," preserving both root meaning and morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and to the sacrifice-place
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is consistent with SILEX's definition and accurately reflects the Hebrew construct with prepositions; no change needed. |