שְׁפָיִ֣ים
𐤔𐤐𐤉𐤉𐤌
shᵉphîy
the bare heights
A pronounced elevation or rise; in context, most often refers to a prominent bare hill, ridge, or mountain slope distinguished primarily by the absence of vegetation or cover. In biblical texts, typically designates a stark, treeless upland or summit providing a clear view or marking a topographical feature.
Jeremiah 3:21 · Word #3
Lexicon H8205
| Lemma | שְׁפִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤐𐤉 |
| Transliteration | shᵉphîy |
| Strong's | H8205 |
| Definition | A pronounced elevation or rise; in context, most often refers to a prominent bare hill, ridge, or mountain slope distinguished primarily by the absence of vegetation or cover. In biblical texts, typically designates a stark, treeless upland or summit providing a clear view or marking a topographical feature. |
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 | the bare heights |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8205-01
bare ridges
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to be bare/exposed," emphasizing the lack of covering rather than mere height. The masculine plural absolute form is reflected in the plural rendering "ridges," highlighting multiple exposed elevations. |
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