בְּ/גַן
𐤁/𐤂𐤍
began
in the garden
from גָּנַן; a garden (as fenced); garden.
2 Kings 21:18 · Word #6
Lexicon H1588
| Lemma | גַּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤍 |
| Transliteration | gan |
| Strong's | H1588 |
| In-context | in the garden |
Morphology HR/Ncbsc
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 |
SIBI-P1 H1588-03
in the enclosed garden of
| Root | גנן (g-n-n) |
| Core Meanings | to cover, surround, hedge about, protect, defend |
| Semantic Range | garden, enclosed park, cultivated enclosure, protected grove, orchard |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical world, a גַּן is not merely a garden but a deliberately enclosed and protected space, often associated with abundance, delight, and divine provision (e.g., Eden). The term evokes themes of divine protection, ordered beauty, and sacred space within creation. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun common masculine singular construct (Ncbsc) with prefixed preposition בְּ ("in"). The construct form indicates possession or specification by a following noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גַּן derives from the root גנן, meaning to cover or hedge about in protection. Rendering it as "enclosed garden" preserves the idea of a protected, fenced space inherent in the root. The form is masculine singular construct with the prefixed preposition בְּ ("in"), hence "in the enclosed garden of," reflecting its construct relationship. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root גנן (to cover, surround, hedge about, protect, defend)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H1588-01 |
bagan | in the enclosed garden |
H1588-02 |
baganim | in the enclosed gardens |
H1593-01 |
baganot | in the enclosed gardens |
Word Usage (42 occurrences of H1588)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 2:8 | גַּן | gan | a garden |
| Genesis 2:9 | הַ/גָּ֔ן | hagan | the garden |
| Genesis 2:10 | הַ/גָּ֑ן | hagan | the garden |