זָ֑רֶד
𐤆𐤓𐤃
Zered
Zered
Proper noun designating a wadi (seasonal ravine or brook), specifically referring to a watercourse or its valley – the Zered, located east of the Dead Sea. The meaning of the name is uncertain, but may convey an association with luxuriance or abundant growth, possibly referencing the natural vegetation along the stream. In biblical narrative, it serves as a geographic marker significant for Israelite itineraries in the wilderness journey.
Deuteronomy 2:13 · Word #7
Lexicon H2218
| Lemma | זֶרֶד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤓𐤃 |
| Transliteration | Zered |
| Strong's | H2218 |
| Definition | Proper noun designating a wadi (seasonal ravine or brook), specifically referring to a watercourse or its valley – the Zered, located east of the Dead Sea. The meaning of the name is uncertain, but may convey an association with luxuriance or abundant growth, possibly referencing the natural vegetation along the stream. In biblical narrative, it serves as a geographic marker significant for Israelite itineraries in the wilderness journey. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Zered |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2218-01
Zered Wadi
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; geographic place name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a proper noun designating a specific wadi or seasonal ravine east of the Dead Sea. Since the root is uncertain and no clear lexical meaning is recoverable, the faithful rendering preserves the proper name while reflecting its geographic category as a wadi. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Zered
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Zered Wadi |
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