וְ/הַ/כֵּלִ֗ים
𐤅/𐤄/𐤊𐤋𐤉𐤌
kᵉlîy
and the vessels
A manufactured object or article designed for specific use, encompassing a broad category of vessels, utensils, tools, weapons, and sometimes articles of apparel or jewelry. The term is highly flexible, referring to implements or equipment in domestic, religious, military, and other settings. Its precise meaning depends on context: a container, a tool, a piece of armor, temple furnishing, or a valued object.
Nehemiah 13:5 · Word #12
Lexicon H3627
| Lemma | כְּלִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤋𐤉 |
| Transliteration | kᵉlîy |
| Strong's | H3627 |
| Definition | A manufactured object or article designed for specific use, encompassing a broad category of vessels, utensils, tools, weapons, and sometimes articles of apparel or jewelry. The term is highly flexible, referring to implements or equipment in domestic, religious, military, and other settings. Its precise meaning depends on context: a container, a tool, a piece of armor, temple furnishing, or a valued object. |
Morphology HC/Td/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and the vessels |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3627-36
and the prepared implements
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + definite article הַ + masculine plural noun כֵּלִים, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כֵּלִים derives from כָּלָה, "to complete/prepare," referring to items made ready for use. The masculine plural absolute form with prefixed conjunction and article (וְהַ) is reflected in "and the prepared implements." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and the vessels
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed 'and the prepared implements' (overly interpretive) to 'and the vessels,' which is the standard term for cultic/sanctuary objects per context and silex_definition. |