וְ/עִיר֙
𐤅/𐤏𐤉𐤓
Ir
and-city
A permanent settlement characterized by fixed dwellings and some form of organized communal life; generally a city or town as distinct from the open country. The term ranges from large, fortified urban centers to smaller, enclosed settlements, and in some instances can even denote encampments or outlying enclosed habitations. Implies some degree of societal organization or protection.
Jeremiah 48:8 · Word #6
Lexicon H5892
| Lemma | עִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Ir |
| Strong's | H5892 |
| Definition | A permanent settlement characterized by fixed dwellings and some form of organized communal life; generally a city or town as distinct from the open country. The term ranges from large, fortified urban centers to smaller, enclosed settlements, and in some instances can even denote encampments or outlying enclosed habitations. Implies some degree of societal organization or protection. |
Morphology HC/Ncfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-city |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5892-62
city of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes an organized, permanent settlement, traditionally rendered "city" or "town." The construct singular form requires the relational sense "of," indicating possession or association while preserving its core meaning of a settled, watchful urban center. |
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