גִּבְעָ֖ה
𐤂𐤁𐤏𐤄
Giveah
a hill
A natural elevation of land less prominent or less extensive than a mountain, often translated as 'hill' or 'hill country.' In some cases, can refer to a specific natural rise used for settlement, cultic practice, or as a topographical marker. The word can function both as a generic term for a hill and as a toponym referring to a particular locality (e.g., Gibeah).
2 Samuel 2:25 · Word #12
Lexicon H1389
| Lemma | גִּבְעָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤁𐤏𐤄 |
| Transliteration | Giveah |
| Strong's | H1389 |
| Definition | A natural elevation of land less prominent or less extensive than a mountain, often translated as 'hill' or 'hill country.' In some cases, can refer to a specific natural rise used for settlement, cultic practice, or as a topographical marker. The word can function both as a generic term for a hill and as a toponym referring to a particular locality (e.g., Gibeah). |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a hill |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1389-04
hill
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular noun; absolute form; from root גבע denoting elevation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The feminine singular noun גִּבְעָה derives from the root גבע, expressing elevation or rising ground. "Hill" directly reflects a natural elevated place while preserving the core idea of height inherent in the root. |
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