וַ/עֲנַ֥ף
𐤅/𐤏𐤍𐤐
ʻânâph
and-branch
Bough, large branch, or leafy limb of a tree, typically referring to significant branches that extend out from the trunk. The word emphasizes the spreading or overarching character of such branches, which often provide shelter or covering.
Leviticus 23:40 · Word #10
Lexicon H6057
| Lemma | עָנָף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤍𐤐 |
| Transliteration | ʻânâph |
| Strong's | H6057 |
| Definition | Bough, large branch, or leafy limb of a tree, typically referring to significant branches that extend out from the trunk. The word emphasizes the spreading or overarching character of such branches, which often provide shelter or covering. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-branch |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6057-03
spreading bough of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state (with prefixed conjunction in the surface form). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עָנָף denotes a large, extending branch characterized by its spreading, covering nature. The construct singular form is reflected by rendering it as "spreading bough of," indicating possession or linkage to what follows. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and branch of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'spreading bough of' adds description, but in this ritual context, 'branch of' is more direct and matches standard usage. The conjunction 'and' is required from the 'וְ'. |