גִּלָּי֣וֹן
𐤂𐤋𐤉𐤅𐤍
gillâyôwn
tablet
Object made from a smooth surface, primarily used as a writing tablet or sheet. In its primary sense, refers to a papyrus or parchment roll prepared for writing. By extension, can also denote a smooth plate or sheet used for mirroring or reflection in later texts. The central meaning is a surface for inscription, most commonly a sheet or scroll for writing.
Isaiah 8:1 · Word #6
Lexicon H1549
| Lemma | גִּלָּיוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤋𐤉𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | gillâyôwn |
| Strong's | H1549 |
| Definition | Object made from a smooth surface, primarily used as a writing tablet or sheet. In its primary sense, refers to a papyrus or parchment roll prepared for writing. By extension, can also denote a smooth plate or sheet used for mirroring or reflection in later texts. The central meaning is a surface for inscription, most commonly a sheet or scroll for writing. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | tablet |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1549-01
laid-bare writing scroll
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גִּלָּיוֹן derives from גלה, conveying the idea of something uncovered or laid bare; thus it denotes a prepared, exposed surface for inscription. "Laid-bare writing scroll" preserves the root sense while reflecting its primary function as a scroll prepared for writing. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
writing tablet
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Writing tablet' better reflects the understood object meant by gilayon in context than 'laid-bare writing scroll,' which is awkward and less idiomatic. The SILEX definition supports 'writing tablet' as the central meaning. |