גַּ֝פֵּ֗י
𐤂𐤐𐤉
gaph
tops of
An anatomical term denoting the back, especially of a person, with extensions to refer to the body as a whole or to oneself (i.e., 'self'). In some metaphorical contexts, used in reference to heights or prominent places (likely by analogy to the 'back' or summit of terrain).
Proverbs 9:3 · Word #5
Lexicon H1610
| Lemma | גַּף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤐 |
| Transliteration | gaph |
| Strong's | H1610 |
| Definition | An anatomical term denoting the back, especially of a person, with extensions to refer to the body as a whole or to oneself (i.e., 'self'). In some metaphorical contexts, used in reference to heights or prominent places (likely by analogy to the 'back' or summit of terrain). |
Morphology HNcmpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | tops of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1610-02
backs of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine plural construct. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the arched back of a person, derived from a root meaning to arch or curve. The masculine plural construct form requires the rendering "backs of," preserving both plurality and construct linkage. |
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