קִישׁ֑וֹן
𐤒𐤉𐤔𐤅𐤍
Qishon
Kishon
Kishon—a perennial or seasonal stream (wadi) in the northern region of the Land of Israel, referenced mainly as a notable geographic feature. The term designates specifically the watercourse known for flowing near Mount Carmel, often cited as a site of significant historical events, particularly military confrontations. The word can indicate both the river itself and, by metonymy, the valley or region adjacent to its course.
Judges 5:21 · Word #7
Lexicon H7028
| Lemma | קִישׁוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤉𐤔𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Qishon |
| Strong's | H7028 |
| Definition | Kishon—a perennial or seasonal stream (wadi) in the northern region of the Land of Israel, referenced mainly as a notable geographic feature. The term designates specifically the watercourse known for flowing near Mount Carmel, often cited as a site of significant historical events, particularly military confrontations. The word can indicate both the river itself and, by metonymy, the valley or region adjacent to its course. |
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 | Kishon |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7028-01
Winding Stream
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; name of a geographic feature (river/region). |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper name derives from the root meaning "to twist, to wind," likely referring to the river’s winding course. "Winding Stream" preserves the root imagery while reflecting its function as a named watercourse. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Qishon
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Winding Stream |