וְ/אֶ֨שֶׁד֙
𐤅/𐤀𐤔𐤃
ʼeshed
and the slope
A natural slope or incline down which water pours; specifically, a ravine, torrent-bed, or area of outflow formed by running or poured water. In biblical usage, the term refers to locations where water descends or collects, especially physical features created by intermittent or constant water flow. These often serve as geographical landmarks or boundaries in narrative and legal contexts.
Numbers 21:15 · Word #1
Lexicon H793
| Lemma | אֶשֶׁד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤔𐤃 |
| Transliteration | ʼeshed |
| Strong's | H793 |
| Definition | A natural slope or incline down which water pours; specifically, a ravine, torrent-bed, or area of outflow formed by running or poured water. In biblical usage, the term refers to locations where water descends or collects, especially physical features created by intermittent or constant water flow. These often serve as geographical landmarks or boundaries in narrative and legal contexts. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and the slope |
SIBI-P1 Translation H793-01
pouring-slope of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, construct state; from root אשד. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root meaning "to pour," denoting a physical feature formed by descending water. The construct singular form is reflected by rendering it as "pouring-slope of," indicating it stands in relationship to a following noun. |
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