הַ/גֵּבִ֖ים
𐤄/𐤂𐤁𐤉𐤌
Gevim
Gebim
Noun: Plural form of 'cistern'—artificial reservoirs or pits for collecting water, typically hewn into rock or dug into the ground. Also used as a toponym: Gebim, likely denoting a settlement or site characterized by cisterns or water storage facilities. In context, refers either to literal storage vessels for water, or as an identifying feature in a place name.
Isaiah 10:31 · Word #4
Lexicon H1374
| Lemma | גֵּבִים |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤁𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Gevim |
| Strong's | H1374 |
| Definition | Noun: Plural form of 'cistern'—artificial reservoirs or pits for collecting water, typically hewn into rock or dug into the ground. Also used as a toponym: Gebim, likely denoting a settlement or site characterized by cisterns or water storage facilities. In context, refers either to literal storage vessels for water, or as an identifying feature in a place name. |
Morphology HTd/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Gebim |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1374-01
the cisterns
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun with prefixed definite article (הַ); from גֵּב (cistern, reservoir). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root גבב, conveying the idea of collecting or storing, and denotes artificial reservoirs for gathered water. The masculine plural form with the definite article is preserved as "the cisterns." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Gevim
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the cisterns |