מָתְנֶ֑י/הָ
𐤌𐤕𐤍𐤉/𐤄
môthen
her loins
Anatomically, the region of the body encompassing the loins, hips, or lower back, especially the area around the waist or flanks. Used primarily in the plural to refer to the loins, particularly as the source of physical strength, procreative capacity (as in descendants issuing from the loins), or the place for girding with a belt or armor. The word can also refer figuratively to the seat of physical vigor, procreative potency, or readiness for action.
Proverbs 31:17 · Word #3
Lexicon H4975
| Lemma | מֹתֶן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤕𐤍 |
| Transliteration | môthen |
| Strong's | H4975 |
| Definition | Anatomically, the region of the body encompassing the loins, hips, or lower back, especially the area around the waist or flanks. Used primarily in the plural to refer to the loins, particularly as the source of physical strength, procreative capacity (as in descendants issuing from the loins), or the place for girding with a belt or armor. The word can also refer figuratively to the seat of physical vigor, procreative potency, or readiness for action. |
Morphology HNcmdc/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 | d — Dual — Dual (exactly two) |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | her loins |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4975-08
her loins
| Morphological Notes | Masculine dual noun in construct state with 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the anatomical region of the loins or waist, typically used in the plural/dual form. The dual construct form with a 3rd feminine singular suffix is preserved in English as "her loins," reflecting both number and possession. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
her loins
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly renders the noun and pronominal suffix in context as 'her loins' as supported by the silex_definition. |