תֶּ֥בֶל
𐤕𐤁𐤋
tebel
perversion
A form of sexual activity categorized in the Torah as a prohibited act, specifically referring to sexual relations that are considered illicit or contrary to normative boundaries, often denoting sexual misconduct of a transgressive or taboo nature. In context, it especially describes types of forbidden sexual unions (such as incest or bestiality), highlighting the aspect of perversion or violation of order.
Leviticus 18:23 · Word #14
Lexicon H8397
| Lemma | תֶּבֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤁𐤋 |
| Transliteration | tebel |
| Strong's | H8397 |
| Definition | A form of sexual activity categorized in the Torah as a prohibited act, specifically referring to sexual relations that are considered illicit or contrary to normative boundaries, often denoting sexual misconduct of a transgressive or taboo nature. In context, it especially describes types of forbidden sexual unions (such as incest or bestiality), highlighting the aspect of perversion or violation of order. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | perversion |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8397-01
illicit mixture
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from בלל (“to mix, confuse”) and denotes a boundary‑crossing sexual union understood as a confused or improper mixing. "Illicit mixture" preserves the root sense of mixing while reflecting its specialized use for forbidden sexual transgression; singular masculine absolute is reflected in the singular English form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
illicit mixture
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 uses the more specific phrase found in SILEX, matching the explicit legal nuance of illicit/forbidden sexual act. |