גַ֔יְא
𐤂𐤉𐤀
Gaye
the valley
A geographical feature denoting a valley, ravine, or deep gorge, typically bounded by high sides and sometimes used as a location reference for settlements, travel, or significant events. The term often suggests steep or sharply-defined sides, in contrast to broader, open valleys (עֵמֶק, 'emeq'). The word may describe both arid and lush areas, depending on context, and is frequently associated with both positive and negative symbolism in biblical narrative and poetry.
1 Samuel 17:52 · Word #11
Lexicon H1516
| Lemma | גַּיְא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤉𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Gaye |
| Strong's | H1516 |
| Definition | A geographical feature denoting a valley, ravine, or deep gorge, typically bounded by high sides and sometimes used as a location reference for settlements, travel, or significant events. The term often suggests steep or sharply-defined sides, in contrast to broader, open valleys (עֵמֶק, 'emeq'). The word may describe both arid and lush areas, depending on context, and is frequently associated with both positive and negative symbolism in biblical narrative and poetry. |
Morphology HNcbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the valley |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1516-03
steep gorge
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; singular; absolute state; gender listed as both but grammatically singular here. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a sharply-defined, narrow valley bounded by elevated sides; "steep gorge" reflects this terrain-specific sense rather than a broad valley. The singular absolute form is preserved with a singular English noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
steep gorge
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly chooses the more precise meaning from SILEX, highlighting the geographical nuance found in the Hebrew term גַיְא versus a generic 'valley.' |