שׁ֔וּר
𐤔𐤅𐤓
Shur
to Shur
A geographic region in the northwestern Sinai Peninsula, adjacent to northeastern Egypt and the Negev, known as 'Shur.' In biblical narratives, Shur is referred to as a wilderness or border region, often associated with journeys or movements between Egypt and Canaan. While the word designates a specific locale, its semantic range may include 'wall' or boundary in a broader sense due to its root origin, but when used as a proper noun, it specifically denotes the area or wilderness of Shur.
1 Samuel 15:7 · Word #7
Lexicon H7793
| Lemma | שׁוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Shur |
| Strong's | H7793 |
| Definition | A geographic region in the northwestern Sinai Peninsula, adjacent to northeastern Egypt and the Negev, known as 'Shur.' In biblical narratives, Shur is referred to as a wilderness or border region, often associated with journeys or movements between Egypt and Canaan. While the word designates a specific locale, its semantic range may include 'wall' or boundary in a broader sense due to its root origin, but when used as a proper noun, it specifically denotes the area or wilderness of Shur. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to Shur |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7793-01
Shur Borderland
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; geographic place name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper noun designating the specific region known as Shur; retaining the name preserves its identity, while "Borderland" reflects the root sense of wall or boundary inherent in שׁוּר. This maintains both its status as a place name and its etymological connection to a border or barrier. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Shur
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Shur Borderland |