סביבת/ו
𐤎𐤁𐤉𐤁𐤕/𐤅
çâbîyb
around him
As an adverb, סָבִיב denotes the sense of 'around,' 'on every side,' or 'in a surrounding manner.' As a substantive or spatial preposition, it refers to 'surroundings,' 'environs,' or 'perimeter.' The word can also function substantivally to describe the area encircling an object, location, or group. In military, ritual, or architectural contexts, it can refer to the circumference or boundary area, the people or objects encircling (such as 'those around'—companions, neighboring peoples), or the outer edges of a defined space. Its use may indicate either literal spatial surroundings or, in some passages, a figurative encirclement or threat.
1 Samuel 26:5 · Word #28
Lexicon H5439
| Lemma | סָבִיב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤁𐤉𐤁 |
| Transliteration | çâbîyb |
| Strong's | H5439 |
| Definition | As an adverb, סָבִיב denotes the sense of 'around,' 'on every side,' or 'in a surrounding manner.' As a substantive or spatial preposition, it refers to 'surroundings,' 'environs,' or 'perimeter.' The word can also function substantivally to describe the area encircling an object, location, or group. In military, ritual, or architectural contexts, it can refer to the circumference or boundary area, the people or objects encircling (such as 'those around'—companions, neighboring peoples), or the outer edges of a defined space. Its use may indicate either literal spatial surroundings or, in some passages, a figurative encirclement or threat. |
Morphology HNcbsc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | around him |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5439-20
his surroundings
| Morphological Notes | Common noun (feminine form), singular construct + 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to turn, encircle," and in construct with a 3ms suffix denotes the area that encircles him. "His surroundings" preserves the substantive sense of that which is around or encircling him. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
around him
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'His surroundings' is substantival; here the adverbial/prepositional sense is required. 'Around him' follows SILEX and context. |