צ֤וּר
𐤑𐤅𐤓
Tsur
Zur
A large rock, boulder, or rocky outcrop; metaphorically, a source of strength, refuge, or reliability. In personal names, often indicating steadfastness or strength. Semantically, 'tsûwr' can designate physical mass (large, often sheer, craggy rock), act as a poetic title for YHWH (as 'Rock'—a metaphor for protection and constancy), or appear as a personal name.
Joshua 13:21 · Word #24
Lexicon H6698
| Lemma | צוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Tsur |
| Strong's | H6698 |
| Definition | A large rock, boulder, or rocky outcrop; metaphorically, a source of strength, refuge, or reliability. In personal names, often indicating steadfastness or strength. Semantically, 'tsûwr' can designate physical mass (large, often sheer, craggy rock), act as a poetic title for YHWH (as 'Rock'—a metaphor for protection and constancy), or appear as a personal name. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Zur |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6698-01
Rock
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name) derived from a common noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a masculine singular proper name derived from the noun צוּר, meaning a large rock or crag. Rendering it as "Rock" preserves the root image of firmness and strength inherent in the name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Tsur
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Rock |
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