הַ/גָּ֔ן
𐤄/𐤂𐤍
Gan
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 2:9 · Word #15
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 HTd/Ncbsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the garden |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1588-07
the enclosed garden
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; singular; absolute state; with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גַּן derives from the root גנן, emphasizing a protected or enclosed cultivated space. The definite article הַ marks it as specific, hence "the enclosed garden," preserving both the enclosure concept and singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the enclosed garden
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Kept 'the enclosed garden' as per SILEX, emphasizing the walled aspect of גָּן as in the original meaning. |