גְּרִזִ֔ים
𐤂𐤓𐤆𐤉𐤌
Gerizim
Gerizim
Gerizim refers to Mount Gerizim, a distinct mountain situated adjacent to Mount Ebal near Shechem (modern Nablus). The word designates this specific geographical feature and, in biblical texts, signifies primarily the mountain itself. In Deuteronomistic and later post-exilic contexts, Gerizim can be associated with its religious, cultural, or symbolic significance, such as the site of the blessing proclamation during the covenant ceremony (Deut 11:29; 27:12; Josh 8:33).
Deuteronomy 27:12 · Word #8
Lexicon H1630
| Lemma | גְּרִזִים |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤓𐤆𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Gerizim |
| Strong's | H1630 |
| Definition | Gerizim refers to Mount Gerizim, a distinct mountain situated adjacent to Mount Ebal near Shechem (modern Nablus). The word designates this specific geographical feature and, in biblical texts, signifies primarily the mountain itself. In Deuteronomistic and later post-exilic contexts, Gerizim can be associated with its religious, cultural, or symbolic significance, such as the site of the blessing proclamation during the covenant ceremony (Deut 11:29; 27:12; Josh 8:33). |
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 | Gerizim |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1630-01
Gerizim the Cut-Mount
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun; masculine; plural form used as an archaic toponym; functions as singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper name referring to a specific mountain; the rendering preserves the toponym while reflecting its likely derivation from the root meaning "to cut" or "hew," suggesting a cut or rugged mountain. Though morphologically plural in form, it functions as a singular proper name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Gerizim
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Gerizim the Cut-Mount |