וּ/בְ/גֵ֨י
𐤅/𐤁/𐤂𐤉
Gaye
and to the valley
A geographical feature denoting a valley, ravine, or deep gorge, typically bounded by high sides and sometimes used as a location reference for settlements, travel, or significant events. The term often suggests steep or sharply-defined sides, in contrast to broader, open valleys (עֵמֶק, 'emeq'). The word may describe both arid and lush areas, depending on context, and is frequently associated with both positive and negative symbolism in biblical narrative and poetry.
Joshua 19:27 · Word #8
Lexicon H1516
| Lemma | גַּיְא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤉𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Gaye |
| Strong's | H1516 |
| Definition | A geographical feature denoting a valley, ravine, or deep gorge, typically bounded by high sides and sometimes used as a location reference for settlements, travel, or significant events. The term often suggests steep or sharply-defined sides, in contrast to broader, open valleys (עֵמֶק, 'emeq'). The word may describe both arid and lush areas, depending on context, and is frequently associated with both positive and negative symbolism in biblical narrative and poetry. |
Morphology HC/R/Ncbsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and to the valley |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1516-11
and in the gorge of
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וּ + preposition בְ + noun common singular construct (גֵי) |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גַּיְא denotes a steep-sided gorge or deep ravine. The singular construct form גֵי requires a following complement ('of'), and the prefixed וּ + בְ adds 'and in,' preserving both conjunction and prepositional morphology. |
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