Exodus 39:22:7Exod.39.22.W7TAB
תְּכֵֽלֶת׃
tekhelet
“blue”
- Transliteration
- te-KHE-let
- Extended
- teh-KHEH-let
- IPA
- /tə.ˈxeː.lɛθ/
Meaning by language
- English
- blue
Hebrew · tap a syllable to hear it
Alphabet Analysis
| Tav | t as in top | |
| Sheva | vocal sheva — a short 'e' (ə), begins a syllable | |
| Kaf | k with dagesh; kh without | |
| Tsere | long 'ey' as in they | |
| Lamed | l as in law | |
| Seghol | short 'eh' as in met | |
| Tav | t as in top |
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The word
Word in context
- word
te-KHE-let
- clause
ke-LIL te-KHE-let
- sentence
va-ya-AS et-me-IL ha-e-FOD ma-a-SEH o-REG ke-LIL te-KHE-let
Exegesis
The adverbial kelil tekhelet {כְּלִ֖יל תְּכֵֽלֶת | kə-lîl tə-ḵê-lêt} emphasizes the exclusive use of the blue dye. The structure highlights the craftsmanship and material significance in constructing the high priest’s garment.
Root and etymology
Roottav-kaf-lamed
“blue, purple”
In context — Exodus 39:22
And he made the robe of the ephod—the work of a weaver —entirely of blue .
About this coordinate
Exodus 39:22:7 is a BCV:P reference — Book · Chapter · Verse · Word Position. It addresses word 7 of Exodus 39:22, so the Hebrew word תְּכֵֽלֶת׃ (tekhelet) can be cited, linked and studied at exactly this position rather than somewhere in the verse. In the Biblical Knowledge Coordinate System the same position is written Exod.39.22.W7, which extends further down to each syllable (Exod.39.22.W7.S1) and character.