קִנָּ֑/הּ

𐤒𐤍/𐤄

qên

its-nest

Nest; a structure constructed by birds (and occasionally other animals) for sheltering eggs or offspring. By extension, it can refer metaphorically to a dwelling-place or protected enclosure, often with an emphasis on security and settled habitation. In some contexts, also used figuratively of homes or abodes for people, suggesting a place of safety, stability, or origin.

H7064

Proverbs 27:8 · Word #4

Lexicon H7064

Lemmaקֵן
Lemma (Paleo)𐤒𐤍
Transliterationqên
Strong'sH7064
DefinitionNest; a structure constructed by birds (and occasionally other animals) for sheltering eggs or offspring. By extension, it can refer metaphorically to a dwelling-place or protected enclosure, often with an emphasis on security and settled habitation. In some contexts, also used figuratively of homes or abodes for people, suggesting a place of safety, stability, or origin.

Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3fs 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 c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word

Common Translation

Phraseits-nest

SIBI-P1 Translation H7064-04

lament-dirge

Morphological NotesFeminine singular common noun, absolute state.
Rendering RationaleThe noun derives from the root קונ, denoting wailing or lamenting, and refers to the formal product of that action—a structured mourning composition. "Lament-dirge" preserves both the emotional act (lament) and the formal genre (dirge) inherent in the term.

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