הַ/נֶּ֔גֶב
𐤄/𐤍𐤂𐤁
Negev
of-the-south
The arid landform known as the Negev, a semi-desert region located in the southern part of the historical territory of Israel and Judah; more generally, 'the south' as a cardinal direction or region. The word can refer both to the specific geographic region (Negev) and, in some contexts, generically to 'the south' or 'southern region,' especially in reference to territory south of Jerusalem or the central highlands. It may also indicate directionality (the South), particularly when describing locations or travel.
Ezekiel 21:3 · Word #3
Lexicon H5045
| Lemma | נֶגֶב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤂𐤁 |
| Transliteration | Negev |
| Strong's | H5045 |
| Definition | The arid landform known as the Negev, a semi-desert region located in the southern part of the historical territory of Israel and Judah; more generally, 'the south' as a cardinal direction or region. The word can refer both to the specific geographic region (Negev) and, in some contexts, generically to 'the south' or 'southern region,' especially in reference to territory south of Jerusalem or the central highlands. It may also indicate directionality (the South), particularly when describing locations or travel. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of-the-south |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5045-05
the arid southland
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ־). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נֶגֶב derives from the root meaning "to be dry/parched" and denotes the arid southern region. The definite article הַ־ requires "the," and the masculine singular absolute form is reflected in the singular noun "southland." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of the south
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed 'the arid southland' to the more literal and contextually fitting 'of the south,' since this modifies 'forest' and matches usage as a geographic region, not the specific Negev area name here. |