חִבֵּֽל
𐤇𐤁𐤋
chibbêl
a mast
A mast or pole on a ship, typically used for supporting sails. In the Hebrew Bible, חִבֵּל (chibbêl) signifies the upright structure made of wood that forms the main support for rigging and sails in a seafaring vessel.
Proverbs 23:34 · Word #7
Lexicon H2260
| Lemma | חִבֵּל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤁𐤋 |
| Transliteration | chibbêl |
| Strong's | H2260 |
| Definition | A mast or pole on a ship, typically used for supporting sails. In the Hebrew Bible, חִבֵּל (chibbêl) signifies the upright structure made of wood that forms the main support for rigging and sails in a seafaring vessel. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a mast |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2260-01
rope-bound mast
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the ship’s mast, understood etymologically as the upright structure secured and furnished with ropes. "Rope-bound mast" preserves the maritime sense while reflecting the root idea of binding or securing. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
a mast
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 ('rope-bound mast') is overly specific and not directly supported by the root; 'a mast' is sufficient and matches both the SILEX definition and standard usage. |