כָּנָֽף
𐤊𐤍𐤐
kânâph
of wing
A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach.
Proverbs 1:17 · Word #8
Lexicon H3671
| Lemma | כָּנָף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍𐤐 |
| Transliteration | kânâph |
| Strong's | H3671 |
| Definition | A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach. |
Morphology HNcfsa
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 | of wing |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3671-11
covering wing
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to cover or conceal," originally describing a wing as a covering appendage. "Covering wing" preserves both the primary image of a wing and its root sense as a projecting, sheltering extremity. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
wing
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Covering wing' is overly interpretive; 'wing' is the direct and accurate rendering here for כָּנָֽף, particularly as part of the phrase 'possessor of wing' meaning 'bird.' |