יָקְטָֽן
𐤉𐤒𐤈𐤍
Yqetan
Joktan
Yoqṭan is a proper name referring to an early southern Semitic patriarch, specifically listed as a descendant of Shem and ancestor of various southern Arabian tribes. The primary lexical meaning relates to the personal name itself rather than a common noun or verb. The semantic range is restricted to its function as a personal name in genealogical contexts, identifying a figure associated with the dispersion of Semitic peoples, especially in regions of southern Arabia.
1 Chronicles 1:23 · Word #10
Lexicon H3355
| Lemma | יׇקְטָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤒𐤈𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Yqetan |
| Strong's | H3355 |
| Definition | Yoqṭan is a proper name referring to an early southern Semitic patriarch, specifically listed as a descendant of Shem and ancestor of various southern Arabian tribes. The primary lexical meaning relates to the personal name itself rather than a common noun or verb. The semantic range is restricted to its function as a personal name in genealogical contexts, identifying a figure associated with the dispersion of Semitic peoples, especially in regions of southern Arabia. |
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 | Joktan |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3355-02
He-will-be-small
| Morphological Notes | Qal imperfect 3rd masculine singular used as a proper name (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form יׇקְטָן is a Qal imperfect third masculine singular from קטן, meaning "he will become small." Although used as a proper name, this rendering preserves the verbal morphology and root sense embedded in the name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yqetan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Yoqtan |
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