כְּנָפָֽי/ו
𐤊𐤍𐤐𐤉/𐤅
kânâph
his wings
A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach.
Ruth 2:12 · Word #15
Lexicon H3671
| Lemma | כָּנָף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍𐤐 |
| Transliteration | kânâph |
| Strong's | H3671 |
| Definition | A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach. |
Morphology HNcfpc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his wings |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3671-18
his wings
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine plural construct + 3rd person masculine singular suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כָּנָף denotes a covering or projecting extremity, most concretely a wing. The feminine plural construct with a 3ms suffix yields "his wings," preserving both the plural form and possessive morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
his wings
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'his wings' is the correct and contextual rendering, especially given the metaphor of seeking refuge. |