וְ/גֵ֣יא
𐤅/𐤂𐤉𐤀
Gaye
and valley
A geographical feature denoting a valley, ravine, or deep gorge, typically bounded by high sides and sometimes used as a location reference for settlements, travel, or significant events. The term often suggests steep or sharply-defined sides, in contrast to broader, open valleys (עֵמֶק, 'emeq'). The word may describe both arid and lush areas, depending on context, and is frequently associated with both positive and negative symbolism in biblical narrative and poetry.
Jeremiah 7:32 · Word #11
Lexicon H1516
| Lemma | גַּיְא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤉𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Gaye |
| Strong's | H1516 |
| Definition | A geographical feature denoting a valley, ravine, or deep gorge, typically bounded by high sides and sometimes used as a location reference for settlements, travel, or significant events. The term often suggests steep or sharply-defined sides, in contrast to broader, open valleys (עֵמֶק, 'emeq'). The word may describe both arid and lush areas, depending on context, and is frequently associated with both positive and negative symbolism in biblical narrative and poetry. |
Morphology HC/Ncbsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and valley |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1516-14
and ravine of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, singular, construct state, with prefixed conjunction וְ ("and"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גֵּיא denotes a steep-sided ravine or deep valley. The prefixed וְ adds "and," and the singular construct state is reflected by "ravine of," indicating it is bound to a following noun. |
View full lexicon entry for H1516 →
SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and valley of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P2 uses 'and valley of' for וְגֵיא, which is precise and appropriate; P1 'and ravine of' is a possible gloss, but in this context 'valley' is expected, especially connected with Ben Hinom. |