קִדְר֔וֹן
𐤒𐤃𐤓𐤅𐤍
Qideron
Kidron
Proper noun designating a specific geographical feature: the Kidron, referring to the wadi (seasonal stream bed) located east of Jerusalem, between the city and the Mount of Olives. In biblical narrative, it most frequently denotes the geographical boundary feature (ravine, valley or brook) associated with important events, rather than an inhabited settlement. The term does not inherently carry the meaning of 'dusky place' in usage, but refers specifically to this landmark.
1 Kings 2:37 · Word #7
Lexicon H6939
| Lemma | קִדְרוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤃𐤓𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Qideron |
| Strong's | H6939 |
| Definition | Proper noun designating a specific geographical feature: the Kidron, referring to the wadi (seasonal stream bed) located east of Jerusalem, between the city and the Mount of Olives. In biblical narrative, it most frequently denotes the geographical boundary feature (ravine, valley or brook) associated with important events, rather than an inhabited settlement. The term does not inherently carry the meaning of 'dusky place' in usage, but refers specifically to this landmark. |
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 | Kidron |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6939-01
Kidron Ravine
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; geographic place name. |
| Rendering Rationale | This is a proper noun referring to the specific wadi east of Jerusalem. "Kidron Ravine" preserves the established place name while reflecting its identity as a geographical boundary feature rather than a generic "dusky place," in line with its usage. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Qideron
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Kidron Ravine |