חִבֻּ֖ק
𐤇𐤁𐤒
chibbuq
folding
Embrace; the act of clasping or folding the arms, typically around someone or something. The term denotes a physical gesture of wrapping one's arms around, as in an embrace, often conveying affection, greeting, comfort, or familial connection. In contexts referring to the 'folding of hands,' it carries a metaphorical sense of idleness or rest.
Proverbs 24:33 · Word #6
Lexicon H2264
| Lemma | חִבֻּק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤁𐤒 |
| Transliteration | chibbuq |
| Strong's | H2264 |
| Definition | Embrace; the act of clasping or folding the arms, typically around someone or something. The term denotes a physical gesture of wrapping one's arms around, as in an embrace, often conveying affection, greeting, comfort, or familial connection. In contexts referring to the 'folding of hands,' it carries a metaphorical sense of idleness or rest. |
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 | folding |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2264-01
embrace of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state; nominal form expressing the act or result of embracing. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the act or result of embracing, built from the root חבק. As a masculine singular construct form, it is rendered "embrace of," reflecting its bound state requiring a following complement. |
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