גָּ֑שֶׁם
𐤂𐤔𐤌
geshem
rain
A significant or heavy rainfall, used for literal heavy rain showers, particularly seasonal rains essential for agriculture; can occasionally refer metaphorically to an outpouring or abundance (of blessing, favor, etc.).
Proverbs 25:23 · Word #4
Lexicon H1653
| Lemma | גֶּשֶׁם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤔𐤌 |
| Transliteration | geshem |
| Strong's | H1653 |
| Definition | A significant or heavy rainfall, used for literal heavy rain showers, particularly seasonal rains essential for agriculture; can occasionally refer metaphorically to an outpouring or abundance (of blessing, favor, etc.). |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | rain |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1653-01
heavy rainstorm
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a substantial, weighty rainfall event, reflecting the root idea of density and materialization. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved by rendering it as a single concrete rainfall event. |
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