הַ/ח֑וֹל
𐤄/𐤇𐤅𐤋
chôwl
the sand
Fine, loose granular material composed of tiny mineral particles, most often referring to sand as found on riverbanks, seashores, or desert areas. The term may be used for sand generically, but sometimes poetically denotes innumerable quantity or multitude, as in metaphors for abundance or the countless descendants of the patriarchs.
Proverbs 27:3 · Word #4
Lexicon H2344
| Lemma | חוֹל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤋 |
| Transliteration | chôwl |
| Strong's | H2344 |
| Definition | Fine, loose granular material composed of tiny mineral particles, most often referring to sand as found on riverbanks, seashores, or desert areas. The term may be used for sand generically, but sometimes poetically denotes innumerable quantity or multitude, as in metaphors for abundance or the countless descendants of the patriarchs. |
Morphology HTd/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 | the sand |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2344-03
the whirling sand
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חוֹל derives from the root meaning "to whirl" or "twist," referring to loose particles that are easily stirred or whirled. The definite article הַ and masculine singular absolute form are preserved by rendering it as "the whirling sand." |
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