עָ֖ר
𐤏𐤓
Ar
Ar
Proper noun designating a specific city in the region of Moab, referenced as 'Ar' in biblical texts. The term functions as a place name rather than a generic term for 'city.' While it is related etymologically to the Hebrew word for 'city' (עִיר, ‘îr), in usage עָר refers uniquely to this particular Moabite settlement. It appears in narrative and geographical contexts, describing a significant urban center in ancient Moab.
Deuteronomy 2:9 · Word #23
Lexicon H6144
| Lemma | עָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Ar |
| Strong's | H6144 |
| Definition | Proper noun designating a specific city in the region of Moab, referenced as 'Ar' in biblical texts. The term functions as a place name rather than a generic term for 'city.' While it is related etymologically to the Hebrew word for 'city' (עִיר, ‘îr), in usage עָר refers uniquely to this particular Moabite settlement. It appears in narrative and geographical contexts, describing a significant urban center in ancient Moab. |
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 | Ar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6144-01
Ar
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; place name. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a proper noun (masculine singular) designating the specific Moabite city Ar, not the generic noun for "city." The rendering preserves its status as a distinct place name derived from the root עיר. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Ar
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Ar |
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