בַ/שְּׁתִ֖י

𐤁/𐤔𐤕𐤉

shᵉthîy

in the warp

A fixed set of threads running lengthwise in a loom through which the transverse threads (weft) are woven. In biblical use, refers specifically to the foundational threads (warp) stretched taut before weaving begins, providing structural stability for fabric production. The term is sometimes used metonymically for the process of weaving or cloth production as a whole, but strictly refers to the longitudinal threads in contrast with the weft ('erev').

H8359

Leviticus 13:53 · Word #10

Lexicon H8359

Lemmaשְׁתִי
Lemma (Paleo)𐤔𐤕𐤉
Transliterationshᵉthîy
Strong'sH8359
DefinitionA fixed set of threads running lengthwise in a loom through which the transverse threads (weft) are woven. In biblical use, refers specifically to the foundational threads (warp) stretched taut before weaving begins, providing structural stability for fabric production. The term is sometimes used metonymically for the process of weaving or cloth production as a whole, but strictly refers to the longitudinal threads in contrast with the weft ('erev').

Morphology HRd/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

Phrasein the warp

SIBI-P1 Translation H8359-02

warp threads

Morphological NotesNoun, masculine singular, absolute state.
Rendering RationaleThe noun שְׁתִי derives from the root שית, "to set, to fix," and denotes the threads fixed lengthwise in a loom. Rendering it as "warp threads" preserves both the technical textile sense and the idea of threads set firmly in place.

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