הָ/רָ֑שֶׁת
𐤄/𐤓𐤔𐤕
resheth
the net
A net, typically a woven or interlaced device used for trapping or catching animals, birds, or fish; also used figuratively for entrapment or peril. The term generally denotes a physical object made of strings, cords, or threads intricately arranged to ensnare, as well as a metaphorical device for ensnaring a person or group.
Proverbs 1:17 · Word #4
Lexicon H7568
| Lemma | רֶשֶׁת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤔𐤕 |
| Transliteration | resheth |
| Strong's | H7568 |
| Definition | A net, typically a woven or interlaced device used for trapping or catching animals, birds, or fish; also used figuratively for entrapment or peril. The term generally denotes a physical object made of strings, cords, or threads intricately arranged to ensnare, as well as a metaphorical device for ensnaring a person or group. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the net |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7568-02
the ensnaring net
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, absolute state, with prefixed definite article. |
| Rendering Rationale | רֶשֶׁת denotes a woven device that captures or takes possession of what it traps, reflecting the root idea of dispossessing or seizing. The definite article הָ and feminine singular absolute form are preserved as "the" and a singular concrete noun. |
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