וְ/נֹ֥פֶת
𐤅/𐤍𐤐𐤕
nôpheth
and the honeycomb
A flowing or dripping substance; specifically, filtered honey, often with reference to its pure, unadulterated quality. In biblical usage, נֹפֶת denotes honey flowing naturally, especially from the honeycomb, emphasizing its purity and unprocessed state. The term may also appear in similes for pleasantness, sweetness, or desirability.
Proverbs 24:13 · Word #6
Lexicon H5317
| Lemma | נֹפֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤐𐤕 |
| Transliteration | nôpheth |
| Strong's | H5317 |
| Definition | A flowing or dripping substance; specifically, filtered honey, often with reference to its pure, unadulterated quality. In biblical usage, נֹפֶת denotes honey flowing naturally, especially from the honeycomb, emphasizing its purity and unprocessed state. The term may also appear in similes for pleasantness, sweetness, or desirability. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
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 | and the honeycomb |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5317-02
and dripping honey
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from נוף, evoking that which flows out when shaken. Rendered as "dripping honey" to preserve the image of honey flowing from agitation; the prefixed conjunction וְ is reflected by "and," and the singular construct form is maintained in concise form. |
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