הַ/סֹּ֗הַר
𐤄/𐤎𐤄𐤓
çôhar
prison
A confined cell or enclosure within a structure used for imprisonment, detention, or custody, typically an internal secured space such as a prison cell or jail room. In the Hebrew Bible, סֹהַר most often refers specifically to an inner chamber set apart as a holding place for prisoners, distinct from more general or open holding pens.
Genesis 39:23 · Word #4
Lexicon H5470
| Lemma | סֹהַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤄𐤓 |
| Transliteration | çôhar |
| Strong's | H5470 |
| Definition | A confined cell or enclosure within a structure used for imprisonment, detention, or custody, typically an internal secured space such as a prison cell or jail room. In the Hebrew Bible, סֹהַר most often refers specifically to an inner chamber set apart as a holding place for prisoners, distinct from more general or open holding pens. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | prison |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5470-01
the enclosed cell
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to enclose, surround, wall in," and refers to a secured inner holding chamber. The definite article and masculine singular absolute form are reflected in the rendering "the enclosed cell." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the prison
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Replaced 'the enclosed cell' with 'the prison' to align with the common, context-specific meaning in narrative; 'prison' is the standard translation and SILEX permits this as its default. |