גְּבָע֥וֹת
𐤂𐤁𐤏𐤅𐤕
Giveah
hills
A natural elevation of land less prominent or less extensive than a mountain, often translated as 'hill' or 'hill country.' In some cases, can refer to a specific natural rise used for settlement, cultic practice, or as a topographical marker. The word can function both as a generic term for a hill and as a toponym referring to a particular locality (e.g., Gibeah).
Jeremiah 17:2 · Word #9
Lexicon H1389
| Lemma | גִּבְעָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤁𐤏𐤄 |
| Transliteration | Giveah |
| Strong's | H1389 |
| Definition | A natural elevation of land less prominent or less extensive than a mountain, often translated as 'hill' or 'hill country.' In some cases, can refer to a specific natural rise used for settlement, cultic practice, or as a topographical marker. The word can function both as a generic term for a hill and as a toponym referring to a particular locality (e.g., Gibeah). |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | hills |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1389-03
hills
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural common noun in the absolute state from גִּבְעָה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to be elevated" and denotes natural raised landforms. The feminine plural absolute form is reflected by the simple plural "hills." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
hills
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is contextually correct for גְּבָעוֹת, as 'hills' is a standard and accurate rendering. |