שָׁר֖וֹן
𐤔𐤓𐤅𐤍
Sharon
Sharon
Sharon: a designated geographic region referring specifically to a broad, fertile plain along the coastal area of ancient Israel, generally between Joppa (modern Jaffa) and Mount Carmel. The term functions as a proper noun denoting a distinct region recognized for its agriculture, pasturage, and natural beauty. In select contexts, 'Sharon' may also serve poetically as a generic term for a fertile plain.
1 Chronicles 5:16 · Word #7
Lexicon H8289
| Lemma | שָׁרוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤓𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Sharon |
| Strong's | H8289 |
| Definition | Sharon: a designated geographic region referring specifically to a broad, fertile plain along the coastal area of ancient Israel, generally between Joppa (modern Jaffa) and Mount Carmel. The term functions as a proper noun denoting a distinct region recognized for its agriculture, pasturage, and natural beauty. In select contexts, 'Sharon' may also serve poetically as a generic term for a fertile plain. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Sharon |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8289-04
Sharon Plain
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun; geographic name; singular; no pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a proper noun derived from the root meaning "to be straight, level," this term denotes the historically recognized fertile coastal plain known as Sharon. Rendering it "Sharon Plain" preserves its identity as a fixed geographic region while reflecting its root association with level land. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Sharon
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in the Sharon Plain |