בְּ/צֶלְצַ֑ח
𐤁/𐤑𐤋𐤑𐤇
Tseletsach
at Zelzah
Proper name: Tseltsach – a geographical site with an unclear etymology, mentioned only in 1 Samuel 10:2 as a landmark associated with Saul. The word likely reflects a toponym characterized by its setting or appearance, but the precise meaning and nature of the location remain uncertain. It does not denote a concept or object outside this context.
1 Samuel 10:2 · Word #12
Lexicon H6766
| Lemma | צֶלְצַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤋𐤑𐤇 |
| Transliteration | Tseletsach |
| Strong's | H6766 |
| Definition | Proper name: Tseltsach – a geographical site with an unclear etymology, mentioned only in 1 Samuel 10:2 as a landmark associated with Saul. The word likely reflects a toponym characterized by its setting or appearance, but the precise meaning and nature of the location remain uncertain. It does not denote a concept or object outside this context. |
Morphology HR/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | at Zelzah |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6766-01
in Tseltsach
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב + proper noun (place name), singular; no article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form consists of the preposition ב ("in/at") prefixed to the proper place name צלצח (Tseltsach). As a toponym with uncertain etymology, it is rendered by transliteration while preserving the prefixed preposition. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in Tseletsach
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in Tseltsach |
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