הַ/מִּישֹׁ֑ר
𐤄/𐤌𐤉𐤔𐤓
mîyshôwr
of the plateau
A level area or plain; the word designates natural features of the land such as level ground, flatland, or plateau, especially as contrasted with hills or mountainous regions. In specific contexts, it refers to regions known for their flatness, such as the plateau east of the Jordan, and, figuratively, to uprightness, equity, or justice—qualities suggestive of straightness or moral rectitude.
Jeremiah 48:21 · Word #5
Lexicon H4334
| Lemma | מִישׁוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤉𐤔𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | mîyshôwr |
| Strong's | H4334 |
| Definition | A level area or plain; the word designates natural features of the land such as level ground, flatland, or plateau, especially as contrasted with hills or mountainous regions. In specific contexts, it refers to regions known for their flatness, such as the plateau east of the Jordan, and, figuratively, to uprightness, equity, or justice—qualities suggestive of straightness or moral rectitude. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | of the plateau |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4334-03
the level plain
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִישׁוֹר derives from ישר (“to be straight/upright”) and denotes level or straight ground; the definite article הַ marks it as specific: “the.” The masculine singular absolute form is reflected in the singular noun “plain.” |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the plain
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'The level plain' is a possible literal rendering, but contextually 'the plain' or 'the plateau' is commonly used for הַמִּישֹׁר as a known geographic region. 'The plain' is sufficient and contextually natural. SILEX definition supports plain/plateau. Minimal adjustment for natural English in this biblical-geographic context. |