פָֽלֶךְ
𐤐𐤋𐤊
pelek
the spindle
A round object, typically a spindle used in spinning, or by extension, any cylindrical stick-like instrument such as a distaff or staff; in some passages, refers to a region or district, suggesting a boundary or circuit. The word carries the primary sense of a spinning tool, but also denotes circumscribed areas in administrative lists.
Proverbs 31:19 · Word #6
Lexicon H6418
| Lemma | פֶּלֶךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤋𐤊 |
| Transliteration | pelek |
| Strong's | H6418 |
| Definition | A round object, typically a spindle used in spinning, or by extension, any cylindrical stick-like instrument such as a distaff or staff; in some passages, refers to a region or district, suggesting a boundary or circuit. The word carries the primary sense of a spinning tool, but also denotes circumscribed areas in administrative lists. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 spindle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6418-02
spindle-rod
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This masculine singular noun denotes a rounded, turning implement, primarily a spindle used in spinning. "Spindle-rod" preserves the core sense of a cylindrical, rotating object derived from the proposed root idea of roundness or turning. |
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