בְּ/גֵיא
𐤁/𐤂𐤉𐤀
Gaye
in the valley
A geographical feature denoting a valley, ravine, or deep gorge, typically bounded by high sides and sometimes used as a location reference for settlements, travel, or significant events. The term often suggests steep or sharply-defined sides, in contrast to broader, open valleys (עֵמֶק, 'emeq'). The word may describe both arid and lush areas, depending on context, and is frequently associated with both positive and negative symbolism in biblical narrative and poetry.
2 Samuel 8:13 · Word #8
Lexicon H1516
| Lemma | גַּיְא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤉𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Gaye |
| Strong's | H1516 |
| Definition | A geographical feature denoting a valley, ravine, or deep gorge, typically bounded by high sides and sometimes used as a location reference for settlements, travel, or significant events. The term often suggests steep or sharply-defined sides, in contrast to broader, open valleys (עֵמֶק, 'emeq'). The word may describe both arid and lush areas, depending on context, and is frequently associated with both positive and negative symbolism in biblical narrative and poetry. |
Morphology HR/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in the valley |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1516-02
in a deep ravine
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ ("in") + masculine singular noun גַּיְא in absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גַּיְא denotes a steep-sided valley or gorge. The prefixed בְּ preposition means "in," so the form is rendered "in a deep ravine," preserving both the root sense and the singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in Gaye
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in the gorge |
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