צֽוֹעַר
𐤑𐤅𐤏𐤓
Tsoar
Zoar
Proper noun: Tsôʻar, a town located in the area of the plain near the southeastern shore of the Dead Sea, frequently identified with one of the 'cities of the plain' spared during the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The name is etymologically linked to the idea of 'littleness' or 'smallness,' likely reflecting the city's relative size or importance. In some texts, it appears with the narrative function of providing a place of refuge.
Genesis 19:22 · Word #17
Lexicon H6820
| Lemma | צֹעַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤏𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Tsoar |
| Strong's | H6820 |
| Definition | Proper noun: Tsôʻar, a town located in the area of the plain near the southeastern shore of the Dead Sea, frequently identified with one of the 'cities of the plain' spared during the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The name is etymologically linked to the idea of 'littleness' or 'smallness,' likely reflecting the city's relative size or importance. In some texts, it appears with the narrative function of providing a place of refuge. |
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 | Zoar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6820-03
Smallness
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; place name (HNp). |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper name derives directly from the root meaning "to be small" or "insignificant." Rendering it as "Smallness" preserves the root sense while reflecting its function as a singular place name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Tsoar
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in Smallness |
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