ל֥וּחַ
𐤋𐤅𐤇
lûwach
tablet
A flat, smooth tablet or slab, typically rectangular, made of stone, wood, or metal; used for writing, engraving, or displaying information. In the Hebrew Bible, especially denotes the stone tablets inscribed with laws or commandments. Can refer more generally to any kind of plate or board, often one designed to be inscribed or written upon.
Proverbs 7:3 · Word #6
Lexicon H3871
| Lemma | לוּחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤅𐤇 |
| Transliteration | lûwach |
| Strong's | H3871 |
| Definition | A flat, smooth tablet or slab, typically rectangular, made of stone, wood, or metal; used for writing, engraving, or displaying information. In the Hebrew Bible, especially denotes the stone tablets inscribed with laws or commandments. Can refer more generally to any kind of plate or board, often one designed to be inscribed or written upon. |
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 | tablet |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3871-02
polished tablet
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Polished tablet" preserves the core root sense of smoothness or polishing (לוח) while reflecting the nominal form as a singular masculine object designed for inscription. It highlights the prepared, smoothed surface implied by the root rather than only the function. |
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