חָר֛וּל
𐤇𐤓𐤅𐤋
chârûwl
of weeds
A type of thorny plant or bramble, often associated with uncultivated, neglected, or desolate places. It designates any spiny weed or shrub that proliferates in abandoned areas, such as ruined buildings or neglected fields, contrasting with cultivated plants. The term encompasses a range of similar thorny species found in the region.
Zephaniah 2:9 · Word #17
Lexicon H2738
| Lemma | חָרוּל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤓𐤅𐤋 |
| Transliteration | chârûwl |
| Strong's | H2738 |
| Definition | A type of thorny plant or bramble, often associated with uncultivated, neglected, or desolate places. It designates any spiny weed or shrub that proliferates in abandoned areas, such as ruined buildings or neglected fields, contrasting with cultivated plants. The term encompasses a range of similar thorny species found in the region. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | of weeds |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2738-01
thorny bramble
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state; substantival form likely derived from a passive participial pattern. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root meaning "to be prickly or thorny" and is formed like a passive participle, indicating "that which is thorny." "Thorny bramble" preserves the root sense and reflects the singular masculine absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
thorny bramble
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately renders the specific plant imagery and matches the SILEX definition. |