הַ/שֵּׁ֔ן
𐤄/𐤔𐤍
Shen
Shen
A toponym referring to a specific geographic location, most likely characterized by a rocky or craggy feature, such as a prominent tooth-like crag or rock outcrop. The term "Shen" in this context is used as a proper noun denoting a place that is marked by or associated with such a physical feature. Its use is distinct from the common noun meaning 'tooth.'
1 Samuel 7:12 · Word #9
Lexicon H8129
| Lemma | שֵׁן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Shen |
| Strong's | H8129 |
| Definition | A toponym referring to a specific geographic location, most likely characterized by a rocky or craggy feature, such as a prominent tooth-like crag or rock outcrop. The term "Shen" in this context is used as a proper noun denoting a place that is marked by or associated with such a physical feature. Its use is distinct from the common noun meaning 'tooth.' |
Morphology HTd/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Shen |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8129-01
the Tooth-Crag
| Morphological Notes | Definite article + proper noun (place name), singular; from the root שׁן. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form includes the definite article (הַ) attached to the proper noun שֵׁן. As a toponym derived from the root meaning "tooth" or "sharp point," it is rendered to preserve the concrete root imagery of a tooth-like crag while reflecting the definite form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Shen
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the Tooth-Crag |