צִנִּ֣ים
𐤑𐤍𐤉𐤌
tsên
thorns
A specific kind of thorny plant, likely referring to a species of cactus, thistle, or related spiny shrub native to arid regions. In some contexts, used as a place name designating a location characterized by such vegetation or arid environment.
Proverbs 22:5 · Word #1
Lexicon H6791
| Lemma | צֵן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤍 |
| Transliteration | tsên |
| Strong's | H6791 |
| Definition | A specific kind of thorny plant, likely referring to a species of cactus, thistle, or related spiny shrub native to arid regions. In some contexts, used as a place name designating a location characterized by such vegetation or arid environment. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | thorns |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6791-02
prickly shrubs
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root meaning "to be prickly" or "sharp," denoting a specific thorny, cactus-like plant. The masculine plural absolute form is preserved with the plural rendering "prickly shrubs." |
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