וּ֝/כְ/עֶ֗כֶס
𐤅/𐤊/𐤏𐤊𐤎
ʻekeç
and like a stag
A decorative band or ring worn around the ankle, primarily as a personal ornament. The term emphasizes an ornamental purpose rather than a punitive one. In biblical usage, עֶכֶס specifically refers to an anklet or ankle ornament, often made of metal, which could produce sound when the wearer walked, enhancing the adornment's visual and auditory effect. It does not commonly refer to 'fetter' in the punitive or restraining sense, though the connection is in the encircling or binding form.
Proverbs 7:22 · Word #8
Lexicon H5914
| Lemma | עֶכֶס |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤊𐤎 |
| Transliteration | ʻekeç |
| Strong's | H5914 |
| Definition | A decorative band or ring worn around the ankle, primarily as a personal ornament. The term emphasizes an ornamental purpose rather than a punitive one. In biblical usage, עֶכֶס specifically refers to an anklet or ankle ornament, often made of metal, which could produce sound when the wearer walked, enhancing the adornment's visual and auditory effect. It does not commonly refer to 'fetter' in the punitive or restraining sense, though the connection is in the encircling or binding form. |
Morphology HC/R/Ncmsa
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 | and like a stag |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5914-02
and like an ankle-band
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וּ + preposition כְ + noun masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֶכֶס denotes a singular ornamental band that wraps around the ankle; "ankle-band" preserves the encircling sense of the root. The prefixed conjunction וּ and preposition כְ are reflected in "and like," maintaining the full morphological form. |
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