שמלת/ך
𐤔𐤌𐤋𐤕/𐤊
simlâh
your-cloak
A garment, covering, or article of clothing, typically referring to an outer garment or cloak worn by both men and women in ancient Israelite society. The term schimlâh is most often used to denote a substantial cloth covering, such as a cloak, mantle, or wrap, rather than undergarments or tunics. While its most direct sense is a physical item of clothing, it can also refer generically to apparel or clothing as a category in certain passages.
Ruth 3:3 · Word #4
Lexicon H8071
| Lemma | שִׂמְלָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤌𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | simlâh |
| Strong's | H8071 |
| Definition | A garment, covering, or article of clothing, typically referring to an outer garment or cloak worn by both men and women in ancient Israelite society. The term schimlâh is most often used to denote a substantial cloth covering, such as a cloak, mantle, or wrap, rather than undergarments or tunics. While its most direct sense is a physical item of clothing, it can also refer generically to apparel or clothing as a category in certain passages. |
Morphology HNcfsc/Sp2fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | your-cloak |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8071-06
your cloak
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular construct with 2nd feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שִׂמְלָה denotes a substantial outer garment or covering, reflecting the root idea of covering or clothing. The feminine singular noun with 2nd feminine singular suffix is rendered as "your cloak," preserving number and possession. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
your cloak
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 aligns with the lexical definition and context. The word refers to an outer garment. No adjustment needed. |