זֶ֔רֶד
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 2:14 · Word #11
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 H2218-02
Zered Wadi
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; geographic place name (wadi/brook). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a singular proper noun designating a specific wadi east of the Dead Sea. "Zered" preserves the proper name, while "Wadi" reflects its geographic classification within the semantic range. |
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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 |