גָּפְרִ֣ית
𐤂𐤐𐤓𐤉𐤕
gophrîyth
brimstone/sulfur
A naturally occurring substance, especially understood as 'sulfur' or 'brimstone,' which is characterized by its pungent smell and strong combustibility. In biblical usage, גׇּפְרִית (gophrîyth) refers to a mineral substance known for burning with intense heat, often associated with destructive fire or divine judgment. Its semantic range includes both the literal mineral sulfur and a figurative symbol of catastrophic destruction.
Genesis 19:24 · Word #7
Lexicon H1614
| Lemma | גׇּפְרִית |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤐𐤓𐤉𐤕 |
| Transliteration | gophrîyth |
| Strong's | H1614 |
| Definition | A naturally occurring substance, especially understood as 'sulfur' or 'brimstone,' which is characterized by its pungent smell and strong combustibility. In biblical usage, גׇּפְרִית (gophrîyth) refers to a mineral substance known for burning with intense heat, often associated with destructive fire or divine judgment. Its semantic range includes both the literal mineral sulfur and a figurative symbol of catastrophic destruction. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | brimstone/sulfur |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1614-01
combustible sulfur
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גָּפְרִית is a feminine singular substance term referring to sulfur/brimstone, understood as a highly flammable mineral. Rendering it "combustible sulfur" preserves both its material identity and its root association with pitch-like, burnable substances. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
combustible sulfur
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Combustible sulfur' conveys the specific SILEX definition and is correct in context; no change needed. |