תַרְשִׁ֗ישׁ
𐤕𐤓𐤔𐤉𐤔
Tareshish
to Tarshish
Proper noun; primary meaning refers to a distant maritime region or port, Tarshish, often associated with sea trade or voyages in the Hebrew Bible. The term is also used as a personal name and possibly refers to a type of merchant vessel operating routes to or from this region. The precise geographic identification of Tarshish remains debated, but it consistently denotes a far-off, wealthy source or destination, especially for precious goods, in biblical literature. Additionally, Tarshish occurs as a personal name (an Israelite and a Persian official).
Jonah 1:3 · Word #12
Lexicon H8659
| Lemma | תַּרְשִׁישׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤓𐤔𐤉𐤔 |
| Transliteration | Tareshish |
| Strong's | H8659 |
| Definition | Proper noun; primary meaning refers to a distant maritime region or port, Tarshish, often associated with sea trade or voyages in the Hebrew Bible. The term is also used as a personal name and possibly refers to a type of merchant vessel operating routes to or from this region. The precise geographic identification of Tarshish remains debated, but it consistently denotes a far-off, wealthy source or destination, especially for precious goods, in biblical literature. Additionally, Tarshish occurs as a personal name (an Israelite and a Persian official). |
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 | to Tarshish |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8659-02
Tarshish
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun, absolute state; proper name used for a maritime region, a ship designation, or a personal name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper noun in the absolute state. Since the root and etymology are uncertain and likely foreign, the most faithful root-aware rendering is the preserved toponym "Tarshish," which reflects its function as a distant maritime region or personal name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Tareshish
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: from Tarshish |
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