בַּ/צּ֥וּר
𐤁/𐤑𐤅𐤓
tsûwr
in the rock
A large mass of rock, rock formation, or rocky cliff; by extension, something strong, enduring, or reliable. In metaphorical contexts, denotes a source of security, steadfast protection, or unyielding strength.
Job 19:24 · Word #5
Lexicon H6697
| Lemma | צוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | tsûwr |
| Strong's | H6697 |
| Definition | A large mass of rock, rock formation, or rocky cliff; by extension, something strong, enduring, or reliable. In metaphorical contexts, denotes a source of security, steadfast protection, or unyielding strength. |
Morphology HRd/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 | in the rock |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6697-01
in a rock-cliff
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב ('in') + masculine singular absolute noun צוּר. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun צוּר denotes a large rock or cliff formed by compression, conveying solidity and strength. The prefixed ב marks location ('in'), and the masculine singular absolute form is preserved with the singular 'a rock-cliff.' |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the rock
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'In a rock-cliff' is less idiomatic than 'in the rock,' which is the standard phrasing for engraving in stone. Cleaned for contextual accuracy. |