בּוֹצֵ֔ץ
𐤁𐤅𐤑𐤑
Botsets
Bozez
Proper noun designating a prominent rocky crag or cliff near Michmash, north of Geba, mentioned as a topographical feature in the narrative of 1 Samuel 14. The name likely refers to the appearance or characteristic of the rock, suggesting something 'shining' or 'gleaming,' though the precise nuance is debated. The word functions exclusively as a place name in the biblical record.
1 Samuel 14:4 · Word #20
Lexicon H949
| Lemma | בּוֹצֵץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤅𐤑𐤑 |
| Transliteration | Botsets |
| Strong's | H949 |
| Definition | Proper noun designating a prominent rocky crag or cliff near Michmash, north of Geba, mentioned as a topographical feature in the narrative of 1 Samuel 14. The name likely refers to the appearance or characteristic of the rock, suggesting something 'shining' or 'gleaming,' though the precise nuance is debated. The word functions exclusively as a place name in the biblical record. |
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 | Bozez |
SIBI-P1 Translation H949-01
Shining Crag
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; place name (rocky crag or cliff). |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the root בוץ meaning "to shine" or "to be white," likely describing the rock’s bright or gleaming appearance. Rendering it as "Shining Crag" preserves both its toponymic function and its root-based descriptive force. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Botsets
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Shining Crag |