כֹּחָ֑/ם
𐤊𐤇/𐤌
kôach
is their strength
Physical strength, power, or capability—either literal or figurative—referring to the inherent energy, vigor, or capacity of a person, creature, object, or even God. In some contexts, also denotes wealth or resources (as the output or 'strength' of a land), and notably, in one passage, denotes a large lizard (possibly a chameleon). The word is used for a wide range of natural, personal, and supernatural capacities.
Proverbs 20:29 · Word #3
Lexicon H3581
| Lemma | כֹּחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤇 |
| Transliteration | kôach |
| Strong's | H3581 |
| Definition | Physical strength, power, or capability—either literal or figurative—referring to the inherent energy, vigor, or capacity of a person, creature, object, or even God. In some contexts, also denotes wealth or resources (as the output or 'strength' of a land), and notably, in one passage, denotes a large lizard (possibly a chameleon). The word is used for a wide range of natural, personal, and supernatural capacities. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3mp
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 their strength |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3581-17
their strength
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state + 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כֹּחַ denotes inherent strength or capacity flowing from the idea of firmness. As a masculine singular construct with a 3rd person masculine plural suffix, it means "the strength of them," naturally rendered "their strength." |
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