יְרֵכָ֥/הּ
𐤉𐤓𐤊/𐤄
yârêk
its shaft
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 8:4 · Word #7
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/Sp3fs
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 | its shaft |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3409-03
her thigh
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular construct + 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יָרֵךְ denotes the thigh or upper leg, extending to the hip/groin region. The feminine singular construct form with a 3rd feminine singular suffix yields the possessive sense "her thigh." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
its shaft
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'her thigh' is incorrect in this cultic implement context; 'yerekhah' in relation to the menorah refers to the 'shaft' or central stem. Adjusted for accuracy with SILEX note on figurative use with objects like lampstands. |