סְלָעִ֖ים
𐤎𐤋𐤏𐤉𐤌
Sela
of rocks
A large, prominent rock or crag, often indicating a sheer cliff or rocky height; in some contexts, used as a proper noun referring to the city of Sela (an Edomite stronghold, later identified with Petra). The term can designate a prominent geological feature or, metaphorically, a natural or constructed place of refuge or defense.
Isaiah 33:16 · Word #5
Lexicon H5553
| Lemma | סֶלַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤋𐤏 |
| Transliteration | Sela |
| Strong's | H5553 |
| Definition | A large, prominent rock or crag, often indicating a sheer cliff or rocky height; in some contexts, used as a proper noun referring to the city of Sela (an Edomite stronghold, later identified with Petra). The term can designate a prominent geological feature or, metaphorically, a natural or constructed place of refuge or defense. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of rocks |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5553-12
rocky crags
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural form conveys multiple large, split rock masses or sheer cliff faces. "Rocky crags" preserves both the elevated, rugged sense of סֶלַע and its root idea of cleft or rugged stone formations. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
rocky crags
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'rocky crags' matches the Hebrew noun in context and maintains the distinct lexical nuance per SILEX. No change needed. |