בַּֽ/מַּכְתֵּ֡שׁ
𐤁/𐤌𐤊𐤕𐤔
maktêsh
in the mortar
A mortar—a bowl-shaped implement used for pounding, crushing, or grinding various materials such as grain, spices, and sometimes metals. By extension, refers metaphorically to a cavity, hollow, or depression, particularly in geographical or anatomical contexts, such as a hollow place or socket (notably the socket of a tooth in Proverbs 27:22).
Proverbs 27:22 · Word #5
Lexicon H4388
| Lemma | מַכְתֵּשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤊𐤕𐤔 |
| Transliteration | maktêsh |
| Strong's | H4388 |
| Definition | A mortar—a bowl-shaped implement used for pounding, crushing, or grinding various materials such as grain, spices, and sometimes metals. By extension, refers metaphorically to a cavity, hollow, or depression, particularly in geographical or anatomical contexts, such as a hollow place or socket (notably the socket of a tooth in Proverbs 27:22). |
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 | in the mortar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4388-01
in the crushing-mortar
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב + definite article + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מַכְתֵּשׁ denotes a mortar, the vessel used for pounding or crushing, directly reflecting the root כתשׁ. The prefixed בַּ marks "in the," preserving the preposition and definite singular masculine form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the mortar
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'In the mortar' is more natural and contextually correct. P1 'in the crushing-mortar' over-specifies; the context is the actual mortar used for pounding. |