שָׁרָ֖ב
𐤔𐤓𐤁
shârâb
heat
A shimmering or quivering optical phenomenon experienced in arid regions, caused by the refraction of light in layers of heated air, often giving the illusion of water on the surface; by extension, intense heat or parched, shimmering ground typically seen in deserts.
Isaiah 49:10 · Word #7
Lexicon H8273
| Lemma | שָׁרָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤓𐤁 |
| Transliteration | shârâb |
| Strong's | H8273 |
| Definition | A shimmering or quivering optical phenomenon experienced in arid regions, caused by the refraction of light in layers of heated air, often giving the illusion of water on the surface; by extension, intense heat or parched, shimmering ground typically seen in deserts. |
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 | heat |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8273-02
shimmering mirage
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the optical shimmering phenomenon produced by intense desert heat, not merely heat itself. "Shimmering mirage" preserves the core idea of a quivering, glare-filled appearance caused by heated air. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the shimmering mirage
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Adding the definite article 'the' fits the context which refers to a specific environmental threat; P1 missed the article. |