בַּ/גָּלִיל֙
𐤁/𐤂𐤋𐤉𐤋
Galil
in-the-Galilee
A district or region characterized by circular boundaries, most notably referring to the area known as Galil (Galilee) in northern ancient Israel. The term primarily indicates a geographic region or circuit, sometimes implying a distinct, bounded area. In biblical usage, it often serves as the proper name for the territory north of the Jezreel Valley, inhabited variously by Israelites and non-Israelites, but may also mean a 'district,' 'region,' or 'circuit' elsewhere.
1 Chronicles 6:61 · Word #5
Lexicon H1551
| Lemma | גָּלִיל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤋𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Galil |
| Strong's | H1551 |
| Definition | A district or region characterized by circular boundaries, most notably referring to the area known as Galil (Galilee) in northern ancient Israel. The term primarily indicates a geographic region or circuit, sometimes implying a distinct, bounded area. In biblical usage, it often serves as the proper name for the territory north of the Jezreel Valley, inhabited variously by Israelites and non-Israelites, but may also mean a 'district,' 'region,' or 'circuit' elsewhere. |
Morphology HRd/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in-the-Galilee |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1551-01
in the Galil Circuit
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ with definite article (assimilated) + proper noun, masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form combines the preposition בַּ ('in the') with the proper noun גָּלִיל, derived from גלל ('to roll, encircle'). Rendering it as 'Galil Circuit' preserves the root sense of a bounded, encircled region while maintaining its status as a proper name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in Galil
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in the Galil Circuit |
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