הַסִּרָ֑ה
𐤄𐤎𐤓𐤄
Sirah
of Sirah
Proper noun: Sirah, the name of a specific locality associated with a well or cistern, mentioned solely in the context of the narrative concerning Abner's departure from Hebron (2 Samuel 3:26). The term itself refers to the place known as 'the well/cistern of Sirah.' It functions exclusively as a toponym in the Hebrew Bible, with no broader lexical usage beyond this named site.
2 Samuel 3:26 · Word #12
Lexicon H5626
| Lemma | סִרָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤓𐤄 |
| Transliteration | Sirah |
| Strong's | H5626 |
| Definition | Proper noun: Sirah, the name of a specific locality associated with a well or cistern, mentioned solely in the context of the narrative concerning Abner's departure from Hebron (2 Samuel 3:26). The term itself refers to the place known as 'the well/cistern of Sirah.' It functions exclusively as a toponym in the Hebrew Bible, with no broader lexical usage beyond this named site. |
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 | of Sirah |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5626-01
the Sirah Cistern
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, feminine singular; prefixed definite article הַ; functions solely as a toponym. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper place-name with the definite article ("the"), referring to a specific locality known for its cistern. Rendering it as "the Sirah Cistern" preserves its toponymic function while reflecting the SILEX understanding of the site as a named well or cistern, likely associated conceptually with "turning aside" or departure from the root סור. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Sirah
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the Sirah Cistern |
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