הַ/גֶּחָלִ֑ים
𐤄/𐤂𐤇𐤋𐤉𐤌
gechel
the hot coals
A live coal, burning ember, or glowing piece of charcoal—specifically, a single live coal or ember that glows with heat, but may or may not be covered with flame. The term can denote a coal suitable for heating, kindling fire, or for use in ritual, and can refer to embers remaining after the main body of a fire has burned down. Plural and feminine forms (generally גַּחֶלֶת and גַּחֲלִים) are often used for collective embers or live coals.
Proverbs 6:28 · Word #5
Lexicon H1513
| Lemma | גֶּחֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤇𐤋 |
| Transliteration | gechel |
| Strong's | H1513 |
| Definition | A live coal, burning ember, or glowing piece of charcoal—specifically, a single live coal or ember that glows with heat, but may or may not be covered with flame. The term can denote a coal suitable for heating, kindling fire, or for use in ritual, and can refer to embers remaining after the main body of a fire has burned down. Plural and feminine forms (generally גַּחֶלֶת and גַּחֲלִים) are often used for collective embers or live coals. |
Morphology HTd/Ncbpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the hot coals |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1513-07
the glowing coals
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, plural absolute, with definite article; gender listed as both in lexeme tradition; no construct or suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural noun with definite article (הַ) is rendered as "the glowing coals," preserving both definiteness and plurality. "Glowing" reflects the root idea of dim, radiant burning inherent in גחל rather than general fire. |
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