שֵׁ֖שׁ
𐤔𐤔
shêsh
fine linen
A fine fabric of high quality, specifically linen, distinguished by its whiteness and brightness. The term is mainly used for textiles made from flax fibers that have been processed to create an especially white and lustrous appearance, and are often woven in fine or twined forms. By extension, the word can refer to the appearance of whiteness or shining surface, which underlies its later use in reference to marble.
Proverbs 31:22 · Word #4
Lexicon H8336
| Lemma | שֵׁשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤔 |
| Transliteration | shêsh |
| Strong's | H8336 |
| Definition | A fine fabric of high quality, specifically linen, distinguished by its whiteness and brightness. The term is mainly used for textiles made from flax fibers that have been processed to create an especially white and lustrous appearance, and are often woven in fine or twined forms. By extension, the word can refer to the appearance of whiteness or shining surface, which underlies its later use in reference to marble. |
Morphology HAcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fine linen |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8336-03
shining white linen
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular absolute form, functioning substantivally; no suffixes. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root idea of dazzling whiteness (שׁשׁ) while identifying the primary derived referent: fine linen characterized by bright whiteness. The singular absolute form is preserved with a singular mass noun in English. |
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