עִ֖יר
𐤏𐤉𐤓
Ir
Ir
A permanent settlement characterized by fixed dwellings and some form of organized communal life; generally a city or town as distinct from the open country. The term ranges from large, fortified urban centers to smaller, enclosed settlements, and in some instances can even denote encampments or outlying enclosed habitations. Implies some degree of societal organization or protection.
Genesis 10:11 · Word #11
Lexicon H5892
| Lemma | עִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Ir |
| Strong's | H5892 |
| Definition | A permanent settlement characterized by fixed dwellings and some form of organized communal life; generally a city or town as distinct from the open country. The term ranges from large, fortified urban centers to smaller, enclosed settlements, and in some instances can even denote encampments or outlying enclosed habitations. Implies some degree of societal organization or protection. |
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 | Ir |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5892-25
watchful settlement
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | This rendering reflects the noun’s likely derivation from the root meaning "to be awake, alert," portraying a settled place characterized by vigilance and organized protection. The singular feminine absolute form is conveyed as a singular entity without added modifiers. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Ir
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: my cities |