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.
Proverbs 27:22 · Word #8
Lexicon H5940
| Lemma | עֱלִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʻĕlîy |
| Strong's | H5940 |
| Definition | 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. |
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
| Phrase | with the pestle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5940-01
my pestle
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun with 1st person common singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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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