בָּשָׁ֑ן
𐤁𐤔𐤍
Bashan
of Bashan
Bashan; a geographical region located east and northeast of the Jordan River, renowned in biblical literature for its fertile lands, rich pastures, and abundance of cattle. In some texts, it may refer more specifically to the high plateau area or territories associated with certain polities or chieftains. Its boundaries and extent vary depending on the biblical period and context, sometimes encompassing areas between the Yarmuk and Mount Hermon. The term 'Bashan' is used both with and without the definite article, reflecting its evolving status as a geographical and political entity.
Psalms 68:16 · Word #4
Lexicon H1316
| Lemma | בָּשָׁן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤔𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Bashan |
| Strong's | H1316 |
| Definition | Bashan; a geographical region located east and northeast of the Jordan River, renowned in biblical literature for its fertile lands, rich pastures, and abundance of cattle. In some texts, it may refer more specifically to the high plateau area or territories associated with certain polities or chieftains. Its boundaries and extent vary depending on the biblical period and context, sometimes encompassing areas between the Yarmuk and Mount Hermon. The term 'Bashan' is used both with and without the definite article, reflecting its evolving status as a geographical and political entity. |
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 | of Bashan |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1316-02
Bashan
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, place name (HNp); singular geographical designation with no inflection in this form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a proper geographical name with no securely identified Semitic root meaning; therefore, it is best preserved by transliteration as "Bashan." This maintains fidelity to its function as a toponym without imposing speculative etymology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Bashan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in Bashan |
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