בַּֽ/עֱלִ֑י

𐤁/𐤏𐤋𐤉

ʻĕlîy

with the pestle

A pestle—a tool used for pounding, grinding, or crushing substances—especially in a mortar, generally made of stone or metal; refers specifically to the implement itself rather than the process or container. In ancient contexts, the word denotes the physical object lifted and used to prepare grain, spices, or other foodstuffs.

H5940

Proverbs 27:22 · Word #8

Lexicon H5940

Lemmaעֱלִי
Lemma (Paleo)𐤏𐤋𐤉
Transliterationʻĕlîy
Strong'sH5940
DefinitionA pestle—a tool used for pounding, grinding, or crushing substances—especially in a mortar, generally made of stone or metal; refers specifically to the implement itself rather than the process or container. In ancient contexts, the word denotes the physical object lifted and used to prepare grain, spices, or other foodstuffs.

Morphology HRd/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

Phrasewith the pestle

SIBI-P1 Translation H5940-01

my pestle

Morphological NotesMasculine singular noun with 1st person common singular pronominal suffix.
Rendering RationaleThe noun עֱלִי derives from עלה ('to go up, lift') and denotes the implement that is repeatedly lifted in pounding. The 1st person singular pronominal suffix yields the possessive form 'my pestle.'

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