גִּתָּ֑יְמָ/ה
𐤂𐤕𐤉𐤌/𐤄
Gitayim
to Gittaim
A place name meaning 'two winepresses' or 'double winepress'; Gittayim refers to a locality identified by its characteristic of having two winepresses or being associated with wine production. In biblical narratives, it is presented as a settlement, with the form reflecting the dual construction common to Hebrew toponymy.
2 Samuel 4:3 · Word #3
Lexicon H1664
| Lemma | גִּתַּיִם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤕𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Gitayim |
| Strong's | H1664 |
| Definition | A place name meaning 'two winepresses' or 'double winepress'; Gittayim refers to a locality identified by its characteristic of having two winepresses or being associated with wine production. In biblical narratives, it is presented as a settlement, with the form reflecting the dual construction common to Hebrew toponymy. |
Morphology HNp/Sd
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to Gittaim |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1664-01
toward Two-Winepresses
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun; dual form with -ַיִם; locative/directional suffix ה ("-ah") indicating movement toward. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from גת (winepress) with the dual ending -ַיִם, indicating "two winepresses," and the locative ה suffix marking direction toward a place. The rendering preserves both the dual form and the directional morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Gitayim
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: toward Two-Winepresses |