נֹ֣פֶת
𐤍𐤐𐤕
nôpheth
honey
A flowing or dripping substance; specifically, filtered honey, often with reference to its pure, unadulterated quality. In biblical usage, נֹפֶת denotes honey flowing naturally, especially from the honeycomb, emphasizing its purity and unprocessed state. The term may also appear in similes for pleasantness, sweetness, or desirability.
Proverbs 5:3 · Word #2
Lexicon H5317
| Lemma | נֹפֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤐𐤕 |
| Transliteration | nôpheth |
| Strong's | H5317 |
| Definition | A flowing or dripping substance; specifically, filtered honey, often with reference to its pure, unadulterated quality. In biblical usage, נֹפֶת denotes honey flowing naturally, especially from the honeycomb, emphasizing its purity and unprocessed state. The term may also appear in similes for pleasantness, sweetness, or desirability. |
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 | honey |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5317-01
dripping honey
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from נוף, conveying motion or shaking, and refers to honey that flows out when the comb is agitated. "Dripping honey" preserves the imagery of movement and natural flow while reflecting the masculine singular absolute form as a substance noun. |
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