ס֔וּר
𐤎𐤅𐤓
Sur
Sur
Proper noun referring to a specific gate, the 'Gate of Sur' or 'Sur Gate,' mentioned in the context of the temple complex in Jerusalem. The exact meaning of 'Sur' as a name is uncertain; the term designates a specific architectural feature (a gate), rather than functioning primarily as a common noun.
2 Kings 11:6 · Word #3
Lexicon H5495
| Lemma | סוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Sur |
| Strong's | H5495 |
| Definition | Proper noun referring to a specific gate, the 'Gate of Sur' or 'Sur Gate,' mentioned in the context of the temple complex in Jerusalem. The exact meaning of 'Sur' as a name is uncertain; the term designates a specific architectural feature (a gate), rather than functioning primarily as a common noun. |
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 | Sur |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5495-01
Sur Gate
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun; masculine singular; toponym/designation of a specific temple gate. |
| Rendering Rationale | Although derived in form from the root סור (to turn aside, depart), this instance functions as a proper noun designating a specific temple gate. The rendering preserves its status as a named architectural feature rather than translating it as a verb. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Sur
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Sur Gate |
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