גָּבֹ֖הַּ
𐤂𐤁𐤄
gâbôahh
higher
gâbôahh describes being high, tall, or elevated in a physical, social, or metaphorical sense. Its primary lexical meaning is 'high' or 'lofty,' most often referring to physical height (of people, places, or objects) but extending to status, rank, power, or pride. It can denote literal elevation, social prominence, or figurative loftiness (e.g., pride, arrogance).
1 Samuel 9:2 · Word #16
Lexicon H1364
| Lemma | גָּבֹהַּ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤁𐤄 |
| Transliteration | gâbôahh |
| Strong's | H1364 |
| Definition | gâbôahh describes being high, tall, or elevated in a physical, social, or metaphorical sense. Its primary lexical meaning is 'high' or 'lofty,' most often referring to physical height (of people, places, or objects) but extending to status, rank, power, or pride. It can denote literal elevation, social prominence, or figurative loftiness (e.g., pride, arrogance). |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | higher |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1364-01
lofty
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Lofty" directly reflects the adjectival form derived from the root גבה, expressing the state of being high or elevated. As a masculine singular absolute adjective, it describes a single entity characterized by height or exaltation without contextual limitation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
higher
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In context of height comparison, 'higher' is accurate; 'lofty' (P1) is less appropriate for physical stature description. |