הַ/נֶּֽגְבָּ/ה
𐤄/𐤍𐤂𐤁/𐤄
Negev
the Negev
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.
Genesis 13:1 · Word #11
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/Sd
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 | the Negev |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5045-04
toward the arid south
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state with definite article and directional ה (indicating motion toward). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נֶגֶב denotes the arid southern region, derived from a root meaning dryness. The prefixed article and directional ה suffix indicate definite movement toward that region, hence "toward the arid south." |
View full lexicon entry for H5045 →
SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
toward the arid south
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Context is geographic movement toward the Negev; the root-faithful 'toward the arid south' matches the Hebrew and the SILEX definition. |