צֹ֑ר
𐤑𐤓
Tsor
of Tyre
Proper noun designating the city of Tyre, a leading Phoenician coastal city north of ancient Israel, renowned in antiquity for its fortifications, commerce, and maritime activity. In a few poetic or metaphorical instances, the word signifies 'rock' or 'cliff,' referencing its geographical setting. The word almost always functions as a place name in the Hebrew Bible.
Isaiah 23:1 · Word #2
Lexicon H6865
| Lemma | צֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Tsor |
| Strong's | H6865 |
| Definition | Proper noun designating the city of Tyre, a leading Phoenician coastal city north of ancient Israel, renowned in antiquity for its fortifications, commerce, and maritime activity. In a few poetic or metaphorical instances, the word signifies 'rock' or 'cliff,' referencing its geographical setting. The word almost always functions as a place name in the Hebrew Bible. |
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 | of Tyre |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6865-04
Tsor (Rock-City)
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper noun referring to the Phoenician city of Tyre. Rendering it as "Tsor" preserves the historical name, while "Rock-City" reflects its derivation from the root צור, highlighting its rocky, fortified setting. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Tsor
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: like Tyre |
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