צָפ֑וֹן
𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤍
tsâphôwn
the north
Principal direction 'north'; also refers to the northern region, side, or locality. In poetic or metaphorical usage, can allude to darkness, concealment, or mystery (reflecting an association with obscurity). In geographical contexts, designates territories, nations, or winds from the north.
Ezekiel 39:2 · Word #5
Lexicon H6828
| Lemma | צָפוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | tsâphôwn |
| Strong's | H6828 |
| Definition | Principal direction 'north'; also refers to the northern region, side, or locality. In poetic or metaphorical usage, can allude to darkness, concealment, or mystery (reflecting an association with obscurity). In geographical contexts, designates territories, nations, or winds from the north. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the north |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6828-10
hidden north
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from צפן (“to hide, conceal”), originally denoting what is hidden or obscured; as a feminine singular absolute noun, it designates the principal direction understood as the concealed quarter—thus “hidden north.” |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the north
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'The north' is accurate in the geographic context and matches common usage for Tsafon in similar passages. P1 'hidden north' adds unnecessary connotation not contextually justified here. |