כְּ/גַן
𐤊/𐤂𐤍
Gan
like the garden
An enclosed plot of land used for cultivation, especially of plants and trees; refers to a garden or walled enclosure intended for growing flowers, fruits, or vegetables. The term can denote both private gardens and larger, often ornamental or functional, enclosed spaces.
Genesis 13:10 · Word #20
Lexicon H1588
| Lemma | גַּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Gan |
| Strong's | H1588 |
| Definition | An enclosed plot of land used for cultivation, especially of plants and trees; refers to a garden or walled enclosure intended for growing flowers, fruits, or vegetables. The term can denote both private gardens and larger, often ornamental or functional, enclosed spaces. |
Morphology HR/Ncbsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like the garden |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1588-09
like an enclosed garden
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְּ ("like/as") + noun, common gender, singular, construct form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גַּן denotes a protected or walled cultivated space derived from the root meaning "to enclose or shield." The prefixed כְּ preposition adds comparison, yielding "like an enclosed garden," preserving both the enclosure emphasis and singular form. |
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