בַ/גַּיְ֙
𐤁/𐤂𐤉
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.
Deuteronomy 34:6 · Word #3
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 HRd/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in-the-valley |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1516-12
in the gorge
| Morphological Notes | Noun common, singular absolute; prefixed preposition ב with definite article assimilation ("in the"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גַּיְא denotes a steep-sided valley or ravine rather than a broad plain. The prefixed בַּ marks the definite singular in the absolute state, yielding the locative sense "in the gorge." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the valley
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Gorge' (SIBI-P1) is too narrow for this context. The common English for גַּיְ is 'valley.' This more naturally fits the burial site described. |