אֵט֥וּן
𐤀𐤈𐤅𐤍
ʼêṭûwn
fine linen
A type of finely spun, twisted linen fabric, particularly associated with high-quality textiles such as those used in tabernacle furnishings and priestly vestments. The term denotes a fabric characterized by its meticulous craftsmanship—being made of spun or plied threads, often white and of exceptional fineness and strength.
Proverbs 7:16 · Word #5
Lexicon H330
| Lemma | אֵטוּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤈𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼêṭûwn |
| Strong's | H330 |
| Definition | A type of finely spun, twisted linen fabric, particularly associated with high-quality textiles such as those used in tabernacle furnishings and priestly vestments. The term denotes a fabric characterized by its meticulous craftsmanship—being made of spun or plied threads, often white and of exceptional fineness and strength. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fine linen |
SIBI-P1 Translation H330-01
finely twisted linen of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the root sense of twisting or binding by highlighting the fabric’s finely twisted character. The construct state is reflected by the relational "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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