הַ/גֶּ֨שֶׁם
𐤄/𐤂𐤔𐤌
geshem
the rain
A significant or heavy rainfall, used for literal heavy rain showers, particularly seasonal rains essential for agriculture; can occasionally refer metaphorically to an outpouring or abundance (of blessing, favor, etc.).
Isaiah 55:10 · Word #4
Lexicon H1653
| Lemma | גֶּשֶׁם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤔𐤌 |
| Transliteration | geshem |
| Strong's | H1653 |
| Definition | A significant or heavy rainfall, used for literal heavy rain showers, particularly seasonal rains essential for agriculture; can occasionally refer metaphorically to an outpouring or abundance (of blessing, favor, etc.). |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the rain |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1653-08
the heavy rain
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גֶּשֶׁם denotes a substantial, tangible rainfall event, often a significant or seasonal downpour. The definite article and masculine singular absolute form are preserved as "the heavy rain." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the heavy rain
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the specific meaning of the Hebrew term for significant rainfall; context supports specificity. |