שֶֽׁפִי
𐤔𐤐𐤉
shᵉphîy
to a bare height
A pronounced elevation or rise; in context, most often refers to a prominent bare hill, ridge, or mountain slope distinguished primarily by the absence of vegetation or cover. In biblical texts, typically designates a stark, treeless upland or summit providing a clear view or marking a topographical feature.
Numbers 23:3 · Word #18
Lexicon H8205
| Lemma | שְׁפִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤐𐤉 |
| Transliteration | shᵉphîy |
| Strong's | H8205 |
| Definition | A pronounced elevation or rise; in context, most often refers to a prominent bare hill, ridge, or mountain slope distinguished primarily by the absence of vegetation or cover. In biblical texts, typically designates a stark, treeless upland or summit providing a clear view or marking a topographical feature. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to a bare height |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8205-02
bare ridge
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root שפה conveying bareness or exposed smoothness; "bare ridge" preserves this emphasis on an uncovered elevation rather than mere height. The singular masculine absolute form is reflected by a simple singular concrete noun phrase. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
bare ridge
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 follows the lexicon and contextual nuance of a treeless rise; correct and preserves source meaning. |