שֵׂעִיר֙
𐤔𐤏𐤉𐤓
Seir
Seir
Proper noun designating a mountainous region (Seir) located primarily southeast of the Land of Israel, as well as the region's indigenous population. The term also appears as a toponym associated with a prominent hill country and, by extension, its inhabitants. In some contexts, the word is used more generically for rugged, wooded terrain or mountainous territory. The lexical meaning relates to 'hairy' or 'rough,' echoing the typical root sense, but in this proper name it designates a place rather than describing texture or appearance.
Genesis 36:20 · Word #3
Lexicon H8165
| Lemma | שֵׂעִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤏𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Seir |
| Strong's | H8165 |
| Definition | Proper noun designating a mountainous region (Seir) located primarily southeast of the Land of Israel, as well as the region's indigenous population. The term also appears as a toponym associated with a prominent hill country and, by extension, its inhabitants. In some contexts, the word is used more generically for rugged, wooded terrain or mountainous territory. The lexical meaning relates to 'hairy' or 'rough,' echoing the typical root sense, but in this proper name it designates a place rather than describing texture or appearance. |
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 | Seir |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8165-03
Seir, the Rough Highlands
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (place name). |
| Rendering Rationale | This is a proper noun (masculine singular) designating a mountainous region whose name derives from the root meaning "hairy/rough." The rendering preserves the toponym while reflecting its root sense of rugged, shaggy terrain. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Seir
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in Seir |
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