דּוּרָ֔א
𐤃𐤅𐤓𐤀
Dura
Dura
Dûrâʼ (Aramaic) designates a specific location in Babylonia known from the biblical text; its primary lexical meaning is as a proper noun, serving as a toponym. The underlying root conveys the sense of a 'circle' or 'enclosure,' and by extension, it is used to denote a 'place'—likely referencing an area characterized by a circular or walled feature. In context, Dûrâʼ occurs as the name of the plain or district near Babylon where King Nebuchadnezzar set up a large image for public worship.
Daniel 3:1 · Word #15
Lexicon H1757
| Lemma | דּוּרָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤅𐤓𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Dura |
| Strong's | H1757 |
| Definition | Dûrâʼ (Aramaic) designates a specific location in Babylonia known from the biblical text; its primary lexical meaning is as a proper noun, serving as a toponym. The underlying root conveys the sense of a 'circle' or 'enclosure,' and by extension, it is used to denote a 'place'—likely referencing an area characterized by a circular or walled feature. In context, Dûrâʼ occurs as the name of the plain or district near Babylon where King Nebuchadnezzar set up a large image for public worship. |
Morphology ANp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Dura |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1757-01
Dura (Enclosed Place)
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun, proper name (ANp), singular; definite by form as a toponym. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper noun derived from the Aramaic root דּוּר, meaning to encircle or enclose. Retaining the name Dura preserves its toponymic function, while the gloss reflects its root sense of a walled or circular locality. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Dura
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Dura (Enclosed Place) |
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