חֹ֣טֶר
𐤇𐤈𐤓
chôṭêr
is a rod
A tender shoot, sprout, or new growth that emerges from the trunk or roots of a tree, especially signifying a regenerative offshoot. Used metaphorically to indicate a descendant or successor, particularly within royal or dynastic imagery. In its primary sense, refers specifically to a young branch growing out from a main stem or stump, rather than an ordinary branch.
Proverbs 14:3 · Word #3
Lexicon H2415
| Lemma | חֹטֵר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤈𐤓 |
| Transliteration | chôṭêr |
| Strong's | H2415 |
| Definition | A tender shoot, sprout, or new growth that emerges from the trunk or roots of a tree, especially signifying a regenerative offshoot. Used metaphorically to indicate a descendant or successor, particularly within royal or dynastic imagery. In its primary sense, refers specifically to a young branch growing out from a main stem or stump, rather than an ordinary branch. |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | is a rod |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2415-01
tender shoot
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Tender shoot" reflects the core idea of fresh growth emerging from a trunk or stump, preserving the botanical image of sprouting inherent in the root. The singular masculine absolute noun is represented by a simple singular English form. |
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