פֶּחָ֣ם
𐤐𐤇𐤌
pechâm
charcoal
A piece or fragment of charcoal or coal, typically used or produced as fuel. In biblical contexts, פֶּחָם refers to charcoal or coals, often associated with burning, heat, and fire for domestic or ritual uses. Its semantic range includes both live (burning) coals and the remains of thoroughly charred wood.
Proverbs 26:21 · Word #1
Lexicon H6352
| Lemma | פֶּחָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤇𐤌 |
| Transliteration | pechâm |
| Strong's | H6352 |
| Definition | A piece or fragment of charcoal or coal, typically used or produced as fuel. In biblical contexts, פֶּחָם refers to charcoal or coals, often associated with burning, heat, and fire for domestic or ritual uses. Its semantic range includes both live (burning) coals and the remains of thoroughly charred wood. |
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 | charcoal |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6352-02
charred coal
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "charred coal" reflects the root sense of blackening or charring through burning, preserving the material and visual aspect inherent in פחם. The singular masculine absolute noun is represented by a simple singular English noun phrase. |
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