עֹ֣פֶל
𐤏𐤐𐤋
ʻôphel
hill
A raised elevation or mound, often referring to a fortified hill or tower within a city; in some contexts, a swelling or tumor. The term primarily denotes a physical elevation, either natural or constructed, used for defensive purposes within a settlement, but can also refer to a pathological swelling on the human body.
Isaiah 32:14 · Word #7
Lexicon H6076
| Lemma | עֹפֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤐𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻôphel |
| Strong's | H6076 |
| Definition | A raised elevation or mound, often referring to a fortified hill or tower within a city; in some contexts, a swelling or tumor. The term primarily denotes a physical elevation, either natural or constructed, used for defensive purposes within a settlement, but can also refer to a pathological swelling on the human body. |
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 | hill |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6076-05
raised mound
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "raised mound" preserves the root idea of swelling or rising (עפל) by emphasizing elevation and prominence. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it denotes a single elevated or swollen feature without relational marking. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
raised mound
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Maintains the intended nuance of a fortified elevation as required by the context. |