יֶ֣רֶךְ
𐤉𐤓𐤊
yârêk
thigh
Thigh; the upper part of the leg between the hip and knee in humans and animals. In broader usage, refers to the area of the upper leg, including the hip and groin region. By extension, a euphemism for the generative organs or progeny, particularly in oath-taking or declarations of lineage. Figuratively, can refer to the side or flank of an object, such as a structure or other parts of the body. In poetic or anatomical imagery, sometimes used for a staff, shaft, or other elongated objects, reflecting similarity in shape or position.
Judges 3:21 · Word #10
Lexicon H3409
| Lemma | יָרֵךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤓𐤊 |
| Transliteration | yârêk |
| Strong's | H3409 |
| Definition | Thigh; the upper part of the leg between the hip and knee in humans and animals. In broader usage, refers to the area of the upper leg, including the hip and groin region. By extension, a euphemism for the generative organs or progeny, particularly in oath-taking or declarations of lineage. Figuratively, can refer to the side or flank of an object, such as a structure or other parts of the body. In poetic or anatomical imagery, sometimes used for a staff, shaft, or other elongated objects, reflecting similarity in shape or position. |
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 | thigh |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3409-06
thigh of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יָרֵךְ denotes the thigh or upper leg region, with extended senses of flank or side. The construct singular form requires the relational sense "of," indicating a bound relationship to a following noun. |
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