הַ/דְּבִ֔יר
𐤄/𐤃𐤁𐤉𐤓
dᵉbîyr
the inner sanctuary
The innermost sanctuary or most holy place within a temple, especially the Israelite temple in Jerusalem; also used more generally for an inner shrine. The term refers to the most sacred space where the divine presence was believed to dwell and where the Ark of the Covenant was placed. Contextually, it can also denote the chamber associated with the divine word or oracular communication, reflecting both architectural and functional meanings.
2 Chronicles 5:9 · Word #10
Lexicon H1687
| Lemma | דְּבִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤁𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | dᵉbîyr |
| Strong's | H1687 |
| Definition | The innermost sanctuary or most holy place within a temple, especially the Israelite temple in Jerusalem; also used more generally for an inner shrine. The term refers to the most sacred space where the divine presence was believed to dwell and where the Ark of the Covenant was placed. Contextually, it can also denote the chamber associated with the divine word or oracular communication, reflecting both architectural and functional meanings. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | the inner sanctuary |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1687-03
the inner oracle-sanctuary
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun דְּבִיר denotes the innermost sacred chamber, etymologically linked to דבר (‘to speak’), likely as the place of divine declaration or oracle. "Inner oracle-sanctuary" preserves both the architectural sense (innermost shrine) and the root connection to divine speech, while the definite article reflects the prefixed הַ. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the inner oracle-sanctuary
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 follows the SILEX definition and is precise in context for 'דְּבִיר.' |