וְ/שֶׁ֖בַע
𐤅/𐤔𐤁𐤏
shebaʻ
and Sheba
(A) The cardinal number seven, indicating the quantity 'seven' in counting or enumeration. (B) A proper noun referring to named locations (Sheba) and individuals in the Hebrew Bible. The term שֶׁבַע functions both as a numeral (seven) and, in certain instances, as a theophoric or symbolic name (Sheba). The semantic range covers the number itself, as well as the name of a place or person named Sheba, often with different etymological or contextual backgrounds.
Joshua 19:2 · Word #6
Lexicon H7652
| Lemma | שֶׁבַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤁𐤏 |
| Transliteration | shebaʻ |
| Strong's | H7652 |
| Definition | (A) The cardinal number seven, indicating the quantity 'seven' in counting or enumeration. (B) A proper noun referring to named locations (Sheba) and individuals in the Hebrew Bible. The term שֶׁבַע functions both as a numeral (seven) and, in certain instances, as a theophoric or symbolic name (Sheba). The semantic range covers the number itself, as well as the name of a place or person named Sheba, often with different etymological or contextual backgrounds. |
Morphology HC/Acfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and Sheba |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7652-02
and seven
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + feminine singular cardinal number, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֶׁבַע is a feminine singular cardinal number meaning "seven," derived from the root conveying fullness or completeness. The prefixed וְ adds the conjunction "and," preserving both morphology and root-based sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and Sheba
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 gave the numeral 'and seven', but in context (after a list of proper place names) this is the place 'and Sheba'. Proper noun required per SILEX and context. |
| P1 Flag | P1 rendered a numeral instead of the proper noun (mismatched Strong's root/context). |