שֶׁ֥בַע
𐤔𐤁𐤏
shebaʻ
Sheba
(A) The cardinal number seven, indicating the quantity 'seven' in counting or enumeration. (B) A proper noun referring to named locations (Sheba) and individuals in the Hebrew Bible. The term שֶׁבַע functions both as a numeral (seven) and, in certain instances, as a theophoric or symbolic name (Sheba). The semantic range covers the number itself, as well as the name of a place or person named Sheba, often with different etymological or contextual backgrounds.
2 Samuel 20:6 · Word #8
Lexicon H7652
| Lemma | שֶׁבַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤁𐤏 |
| Transliteration | shebaʻ |
| Strong's | H7652 |
| Definition | (A) The cardinal number seven, indicating the quantity 'seven' in counting or enumeration. (B) A proper noun referring to named locations (Sheba) and individuals in the Hebrew Bible. The term שֶׁבַע functions both as a numeral (seven) and, in certain instances, as a theophoric or symbolic name (Sheba). The semantic range covers the number itself, as well as the name of a place or person named Sheba, often with different etymological or contextual backgrounds. |
Morphology HAcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Sheba |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7652-01
seven
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular cardinal number, absolute state; used for counting or enumerating feminine nouns or in abstract numerical sense. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is the feminine singular cardinal number in absolute state, denoting the quantity seven. The rendering "seven" preserves the concrete numerical sense while reflecting the root’s underlying association with fullness or completeness. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Sheba
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Sheba is a proper name here (not 'seven'); P1 used the numeral in error. The surrounding context identifies the subject as the rebel Sheba. |
| P1 Flag | P1 erroneous: numeral rendered instead of proper name |