גֹ֔פֶר
𐤂𐤐𐤓
gôpher
gopher wood
A specific type of tree or wood used for construction, especially noted in Genesis 6:14 as the material for Noah’s ark. The precise identity of the 'gopher' tree or wood is uncertain; it refers to a kind or species of tree suitable for large-scale building, but the term does not specify the botanical species. It should not be strictly equated with later identifications such as 'cypress' or 'pine.'
Genesis 6:14 · Word #5
Lexicon H1613
| Lemma | גֹּפֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤐𐤓 |
| Transliteration | gôpher |
| Strong's | H1613 |
| Definition | A specific type of tree or wood used for construction, especially noted in Genesis 6:14 as the material for Noah’s ark. The precise identity of the 'gopher' tree or wood is uncertain; it refers to a kind or species of tree suitable for large-scale building, but the term does not specify the botanical species. It should not be strictly equated with later identifications such as 'cypress' or 'pine.' |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | gopher wood |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1613-01
gopher timber
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term denotes a specific, unidentified type of tree or construction wood. "Gopher timber" preserves the distinct lexical identity without forcing a speculative species identification, and reflects the singular masculine noun form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
gopher wood
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Gopher wood' is the accepted and contextually appropriate phrase for the wood type in the ark's construction. |