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קֶ֫צֶף
qe.tseph
H7110B
H:N-M Hebrew

splinter

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qe.tseph depicts a splinter-like object carried on the surface of water in Hosea 10:7.

The attested use depicts a splinter-like object upon the face of the waters, within the announcement that Samaria's king will cease in Hosea 10:7.

Senses in use

  1. Splinter-like object on water · dominant

    In Hosea 10:7, the masculine singular absolute noun occurs in the comparison concerning Samaria's king ceasing; the APB renders the clause "like a splinter upon the face of the waters."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hosea 10:7, the APB presents the comparison as "like a splinter upon the face of the waters." This identifies the verse's presentation rather than a precise word-for-word rendering.

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