יְרֵכֵ/ךְ֙
𐤉𐤓𐤊/𐤊
yârêk
your thigh
Thigh; the upper part of the leg between the hip and knee in humans and animals. In broader usage, refers to the area of the upper leg, including the hip and groin region. By extension, a euphemism for the generative organs or progeny, particularly in oath-taking or declarations of lineage. Figuratively, can refer to the side or flank of an object, such as a structure or other parts of the body. In poetic or anatomical imagery, sometimes used for a staff, shaft, or other elongated objects, reflecting similarity in shape or position.
Numbers 5:21 · Word #20
Lexicon H3409
| Lemma | יָרֵךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤓𐤊 |
| Transliteration | yârêk |
| Strong's | H3409 |
| Definition | Thigh; the upper part of the leg between the hip and knee in humans and animals. In broader usage, refers to the area of the upper leg, including the hip and groin region. By extension, a euphemism for the generative organs or progeny, particularly in oath-taking or declarations of lineage. Figuratively, can refer to the side or flank of an object, such as a structure or other parts of the body. In poetic or anatomical imagery, sometimes used for a staff, shaft, or other elongated objects, reflecting similarity in shape or position. |
Morphology HNcfsc/Sp2fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | your thigh |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3409-07
your thigh
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular noun in construct state with 2nd person feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יָרֵךְ denotes the thigh or upper leg region; here it appears in feminine singular construct with a 2nd person feminine singular suffix, yielding "your thigh" addressed to a female. The rendering preserves the core anatomical sense of the root. |
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