לְ/בִצָּר֔וֹן
𐤋/𐤁𐤑𐤓𐤅𐤍
bitstsârôwn
to the stronghold
A fortified place, stronghold, or defensive structure designed for protection or security; used for both literal fortifications such as towers, citadels, or walled enclosures, and metaphorically for safety or security in a broader sense. The term specifically connotes a place of strength and inaccessibility, often in contexts relating to military defense or refuge from enemies.
Zechariah 9:12 · Word #2
Lexicon H1225
| Lemma | בִּצָּרוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤑𐤓𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | bitstsârôwn |
| Strong's | H1225 |
| Definition | A fortified place, stronghold, or defensive structure designed for protection or security; used for both literal fortifications such as towers, citadels, or walled enclosures, and metaphorically for safety or security in a broader sense. The term specifically connotes a place of strength and inaccessibility, often in contexts relating to military defense or refuge from enemies. |
Morphology HR/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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to the stronghold |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1225-01
fortified stronghold
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state; intensive derivative from the root בצר. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives intensively from בצר, conveying a place made inaccessible or cut off for protection. "Fortified stronghold" preserves the concrete, defensive sense inherent in the root and reflects the masculine singular absolute form. |
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