לְ/גַבֵּי
𐤋/𐤂𐤁𐤉
gab
to-bosses-of
A convex, curved, or projecting surface or structure; used most often for the 'back' or 'brow' (ridge) of a physical object or living being. In specific contexts, refers to the top, rim, or rounded boss of a shield, the central part (nave) of a wheel, raised or arched architectural features, and bodily parts such as the back or the arch of the eye. The term denotes both literal anatomical elements and architectural or crafted convexities.
Job 13:12 · Word #4
Lexicon H1354
| Lemma | גַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤁 |
| Transliteration | gab |
| Strong's | H1354 |
| Definition | A convex, curved, or projecting surface or structure; used most often for the 'back' or 'brow' (ridge) of a physical object or living being. In specific contexts, refers to the top, rim, or rounded boss of a shield, the central part (nave) of a wheel, raised or arched architectural features, and bodily parts such as the back or the arch of the eye. The term denotes both literal anatomical elements and architectural or crafted convexities. |
Morphology HR/Ncbpc
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 | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to-bosses-of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1354-08
to the convexities of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ + masculine/feminine plural noun in construct state from גַב (convex surface, ridge). |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural construct form גַבֵּי denotes multiple convex or projecting surfaces in relationship to what follows; the prefixed לְ adds the prepositional sense "to." "Convexities" preserves the root idea of curved or projecting structures while reflecting the plural construct morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
to the bosses of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Bosses' matches the context better and aligns with the Strong's definition; 'convexities' in P1 is awkward in English here. |