זְבֻ֖ל
𐤆𐤁𐤋
zᵉbûwl
habitation
Noun referring to an exalted or lofty dwelling, habitation, or residence; often connotes a spacious or grand dwelling place rather than a simple domicile. In biblical usage, it can describe both human and divine habitations, including metaphorical references to celestial or heavenly abodes.
1 Kings 8:13 · Word #4
Lexicon H2073
| Lemma | זְבוּל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤁𐤅𐤋 |
| Transliteration | zᵉbûwl |
| Strong's | H2073 |
| Definition | Noun referring to an exalted or lofty dwelling, habitation, or residence; often connotes a spacious or grand dwelling place rather than a simple domicile. In biblical usage, it can describe both human and divine habitations, including metaphorical references to celestial or heavenly abodes. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | habitation |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2073-02
Exalted Abode
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; personal name formed from a noun meaning 'dwelling' or 'lofty abode.' |
| Rendering Rationale | Although morphologically a proper masculine singular name, the form derives from זבל and preserves the noun sense of 'lofty dwelling' or 'exalted habitation.' Rendering it as 'Exalted Abode' retains the root meaning embedded in the personal name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Exalted Abode
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the unique, exalted sense of the noun here and is appropriate in context. |