חִידָתְ/ךָ֖
𐤇𐤉𐤃𐤕/𐤊
chîydâh
your riddle
A riddle, enigmatic saying, or cryptic utterance whose meaning is intentionally concealed or requires discernment to understand. The word denotes both a specific type of verbal puzzle—often posed as a test of wit or intellect—and, more generally, a statement or speech marked by ambiguity or hidden significance. In literary contexts, it can refer to sayings, utterances, or texts that are not immediately transparent but instead demand interpretation.
Judges 14:13 · Word #17
Lexicon H2420
| Lemma | חִידָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤃𐤄 |
| Transliteration | chîydâh |
| Strong's | H2420 |
| Definition | A riddle, enigmatic saying, or cryptic utterance whose meaning is intentionally concealed or requires discernment to understand. The word denotes both a specific type of verbal puzzle—often posed as a test of wit or intellect—and, more generally, a statement or speech marked by ambiguity or hidden significance. In literary contexts, it can refer to sayings, utterances, or texts that are not immediately transparent but instead demand interpretation. |
Morphology HNcfsc/Sp2ms
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 | your riddle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2420-03
your riddle
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular construct + 2nd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חִידָה denotes a riddle or enigmatic utterance—something intellectually sharpened or posed as a challenge. The construct form with a 2ms suffix is rendered "your riddle," preserving both possession and singular feminine morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
your riddle
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 directly matches the Hebrew noun in the pronominal suffix form. 'Your riddle' is grammatically and contextually correct. |