זָ֑רֶד
𐤆𐤓𐤃
zared
Zered
from an unused root meaning to be exuberant in growth; lined with shrubbery; Zered, a brook East of the Dead Sea; Zared, Zered.
H2218
Deuteronomy 2:13 · Word #7
Lexicon H2218
| Lemma | זֶרֶד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤓𐤃 |
| Transliteration | Zered |
| Strong's | H2218 |
| In-context | Zered |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H2218-01
Zered — the Shrub-Growth Brook
| Root | זרד (z-r-d) |
| Core Meanings | luxuriant growth, exuberance, shrubbery, dense vegetation |
| Semantic Range | A geographical designation for a seasonal brook or wadi; by root association, a watercourse characterized by thick or luxuriant vegetation. |
| Conceptual Significance | The Brook Zered marks a boundary in Israel’s wilderness journey (Numbers 21:12; Deuteronomy 2:13–14). Its name, evoking abundant growth, contrasts with the surrounding wilderness and underscores YHWH’s guidance through transitional boundary places. |
| Morphological Notes | HNp: Hebrew proper noun, singular; a masculine place name designating a specific wadi or brook east of the Dead Sea. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from a root associated with luxuriant or exuberant vegetation. Rendering it as "Shrub-Growth Brook" preserves the core imagery behind the proper noun while retaining its identity as a singular place name (HNp: proper noun, singular). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (4 occurrences of H2218)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers 21:12 | זָֽרֶד | zared | Zered |
| Deuteronomy 2:13 | זָ֑רֶד | zared | Zered |
| Deuteronomy 2:13 | זָֽרֶד | zared-2 | Zered |