הַ/מּוֹרֶ֖ה
𐤄/𐤌𐤅𐤓𐤄
Moreh
of-Moreh
Proper noun referring to Moreh, a geographical location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible; likely designates a significant landmark (such as a hill or oak represented as 'the terebinth of Moreh' or 'oak of Moreh'), possibly named after a pre-Israelite inhabitant or an association with instruction or oracles. The semantic range includes both the physical site (notably in the narratives of the patriarchs and in Israelite historical geography) and possible connections to an eponymous figure bearing the name Moreh.
Judges 7:1 · Word #19
Lexicon H4176
| Lemma | מוֹרֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤅𐤓𐤄 |
| Transliteration | Moreh |
| Strong's | H4176 |
| Definition | Proper noun referring to Moreh, a geographical location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible; likely designates a significant landmark (such as a hill or oak represented as 'the terebinth of Moreh' or 'oak of Moreh'), possibly named after a pre-Israelite inhabitant or an association with instruction or oracles. The semantic range includes both the physical site (notably in the narratives of the patriarchs and in Israelite historical geography) and possible connections to an eponymous figure bearing the name Moreh. |
Morphology HTd/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of-Moreh |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4176-01
the Directing-One (Moreh)
| Morphological Notes | Noun, proper name; masculine singular with definite article הַ; form corresponds to an active participle pattern from ירה functioning as a toponym. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form מוֹרֶה derives from the root ירה and reflects an active participial sense, "one who directs/teaches." With the definite article הַ, it is rendered "the Directing-One," preserving both the morphology and the root meaning while acknowledging its function as a proper place name (Moreh). |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Moreh
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the Directing-One (Moreh) |
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