וּ/מֵֽיתְרֵי/הֶֽם
𐤅/𐤌𐤉𐤕𐤓𐤉/𐤄𐤌
mêythâr
and their cords
A cord or string, specifically used for securing, tying, or tensioning. In biblical usage, commonly refers to a tent cord (used to stabilize or anchor tents) or a bowstring (for drawing and releasing a bow). The word encompasses cords that bear weight or tension and can denote both functional ropes and musical strings in some post-biblical use.
Numbers 3:37 · Word #6
Lexicon H4340
| Lemma | מֵיתָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤉𐤕𐤓 |
| Transliteration | mêythâr |
| Strong's | H4340 |
| Definition | A cord or string, specifically used for securing, tying, or tensioning. In biblical usage, commonly refers to a tent cord (used to stabilize or anchor tents) or a bowstring (for drawing and releasing a bow). The word encompasses cords that bear weight or tension and can denote both functional ropes and musical strings in some post-biblical use. |
Morphology HC/Ncmpc/Sp3mp
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and their cords |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4340-06
and their tension-cords
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural construct + 3mp pronominal suffix, with prefixed conjunction וּ ("and"). |
| Rendering Rationale | מֵיתְרֵי is a masculine plural construct form of מֵיתָר (cord under tension), with a 3rd person masculine plural suffix "their" and prefixed conjunction "and." "Tension-cords" reflects the root idea of that which is stretched or extended, preserving both plurality and possession. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and their tension-cords
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 retains the lexical specificity from the SILEX entry and fits the sanctuary setting. |