עָרֶ֨י/הָ֙
𐤏𐤓𐤉/𐤄
Ir
its cities
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.
Joshua 10:39 · 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 HNcfpc/Sp3fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | its cities |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5892-05
her settlements
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural noun in construct state with 3rd person feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes organized, fixed settlements (cities/towns) associated etymologically with watchfulness and protection. The feminine plural construct with 3fs suffix is reflected in the plural "settlements" and the possessive "her." |
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