הַ/סָּ֑לַע
𐤄/𐤎𐤋𐤏
hasala
the rock
from an unused root meaning to be lofty; a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress); (ragged) rock, stone(-ny), strong hold.
H5553
Numbers 20:10 · Word #8
Lexicon H5553
| Lemma | סֶלַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤋𐤏 |
| Transliteration | çelaʻ |
| Strong's | H5553 |
| In-context | the rock |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5553-03
the Lofty Crag
| Root | סלע (s-l-ʿ) |
| Core Meanings | loftiness, cragginess, rocky height, elevated strength |
| Semantic Range | crag, cliff, rocky height, rock formation, stronghold, fortified height; occasionally a proper place name (Sela/Petra). |
| Conceptual Significance | Often associated with natural fortification and security, the סֶלַע symbolizes refuge, strength, and enduring stability. In theological usage, rocky heights and crags evoke divine protection and unassailable strength. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun in the absolute state with prefixed definite article (הַ); no pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun סֶלַע derives from a root conveying loftiness or elevation, referring to a high, craggy rock. Rendering it as "the Lofty Crag" preserves the sense of elevated ruggedness inherent in the root. The definite article (הַ) and masculine singular absolute form (Ncmsa) are reflected by "the" and the singular noun "Crag." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root סלע (loftiness, cragginess, rocky height, elevated strength)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5553-01 |
basela | in the lofty crag-rock |
H5553-02 |
besela | in the lofty crag |
H5553-04 |
hasela | the crag-rock |
H5553-05 |
haselaim | the lofty crags |
|
misala | from a lofty crag |
H5553-06 |
misela | from a lofty crag |
H5553-07 |
sala | a lofty crag |
H5553-08 |
salei | my lofty crag |
H5553-09 |
sela | crag-rock of |
H5553-10 |
selaim | lofty crags |
H5553-11 |
vasela | in the lofty crag |
Word Usage (59 occurrences of H5553)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers 20:8 | הַ/סֶּ֛לַע | hasela | rock |
| Numbers 20:8 | הַ/סֶּ֔לַע | hasela-2 | the-rock |
| Numbers 20:10 | הַ/סָּ֑לַע | hasala | the rock |