בַּ/גַּ֗יְא
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.
Deuteronomy 4:46 · 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 H1516-01
in the gorge
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בַּ (in the) + noun common singular absolute גַּיְא; definite by prefixed article assimilation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form includes the preposition בַּ with the definite article, yielding "in the," attached to the singular noun גַּיְא, meaning a steep-sided gorge or deep valley. The rendering preserves the singular number and definite sense of the landform. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the gorge
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'in the gorge' is correct; the SILEX definition distinguishes this as a precise geographical feature and matches the context. No change required. |