הַ/כֶּ֣תֶם
𐤄/𐤊𐤕𐤌
kethem
the fine gold
A rare and poetic noun referring to highly valuable gold, typically in its native or unalloyed, pure state. In biblical usage, kethem generally denotes fine or refined gold, often contrasted with other less refined metals or alloys. The term can encompass both naturally occurring lumps (nuggets, ingots) and the refined metal, emphasizing its value, purity, and desirability.
Lamentations 4:1 · Word #5
Lexicon H3800
| Lemma | כֶּתֶם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤌 |
| Transliteration | kethem |
| Strong's | H3800 |
| Definition | A rare and poetic noun referring to highly valuable gold, typically in its native or unalloyed, pure state. In biblical usage, kethem generally denotes fine or refined gold, often contrasted with other less refined metals or alloys. The term can encompass both naturally occurring lumps (nuggets, ingots) and the refined metal, emphasizing its value, purity, and desirability. |
Morphology HTd/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 | the fine gold |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3800-02
the refined gold
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state, with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כֶּתֶם denotes highly valued, pure or refined gold in its native or unalloyed state. The definite article הַ is preserved as "the," and the masculine singular absolute form is reflected in the singular mass noun "gold." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the refined gold
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the specific SILEX definition of 'fine' or 'refined' gold; article is appropriate. Kept as is. |