כִּי
ki
branding
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the data, the Hebrew word "ki" (Strong's H3587) has a short definition of "branding." While this definition may not initially seem clear, considering the word's etymology may offer insight. Unfortunately, the provided information does not elaborate on the word's origins or broader semantic field. The definition "branding" suggests a form of marking or identifying an object, person, or concept. However, based solely on this definition, we can infer that "ki" is likely to be used in contexts of identification, marking, or labeling. The word appears only once in the entire Hebrew Bible, which might indicate that it is a less common or specialized term. The rarity of the word and the uniqueness of its appearance within the Hebrew Bible make it challenging to accurately determine its range of usage or significance. Nevertheless, its definition as "branding" implies a function of designation, setting apart, or distinction, which could be significant in various contexts, including biblical narratives and themes.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text