מַצְרֵ֣ף
𐤌𐤑𐤓𐤐
mitsrêph
refining pot
A vessel or apparatus used for the refining, testing, or smelting of metals by fire; especially a crucible or melting pot designed to separate and purify precious metals such as silver or gold. By extension, it can figuratively refer to processes or conditions that test, prove, or reveal the true nature or quality of a person or object, analogous to the refinement of metals.
Proverbs 27:21 · Word #1
Lexicon H4715
| Lemma | מִצְרֵף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤑𐤓𐤐 |
| Transliteration | mitsrêph |
| Strong's | H4715 |
| Definition | A vessel or apparatus used for the refining, testing, or smelting of metals by fire; especially a crucible or melting pot designed to separate and purify precious metals such as silver or gold. By extension, it can figuratively refer to processes or conditions that test, prove, or reveal the true nature or quality of a person or object, analogous to the refinement of metals. |
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 | refining pot |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4715-01
refining crucible
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state; denotes a single refining vessel. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes an instrument derived from the root meaning "to smelt, refine, test." "Refining crucible" preserves the instrumental sense of a vessel used for smelting and testing metals while reflecting its singular masculine form. |
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