וְ/הַ/בָּשָֽׁן
𐤅/𐤄/𐤁𐤔𐤍
Bashan
and Bashan
Bashan; a geographical region located east and northeast of the Jordan River, renowned in biblical literature for its fertile lands, rich pastures, and abundance of cattle. In some texts, it may refer more specifically to the high plateau area or territories associated with certain polities or chieftains. Its boundaries and extent vary depending on the biblical period and context, sometimes encompassing areas between the Yarmuk and Mount Hermon. The term 'Bashan' is used both with and without the definite article, reflecting its evolving status as a geographical and political entity.
Joshua 17:1 · Word #22
Lexicon H1316
| Lemma | בָּשָׁן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤔𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Bashan |
| Strong's | H1316 |
| Definition | Bashan; a geographical region located east and northeast of the Jordan River, renowned in biblical literature for its fertile lands, rich pastures, and abundance of cattle. In some texts, it may refer more specifically to the high plateau area or territories associated with certain polities or chieftains. Its boundaries and extent vary depending on the biblical period and context, sometimes encompassing areas between the Yarmuk and Mount Hermon. The term 'Bashan' is used both with and without the definite article, reflecting its evolving status as a geographical and political entity. |
Morphology HC/Td/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and Bashan |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1316-08
and the Bashan
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + definite article הַ + proper noun בָּשָׁן; singular masculine proper name with prefixed conjunction and article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form includes the conjunction וְ ("and") and the definite article הַ ("the") prefixed to the proper name בָּשָׁן. Since it is a geographical proper noun with an explicit article, the rendering preserves both the conjunction and the definiteness: "and the Bashan." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and the Bashan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in Bashan |