בּ֗וּל
𐤁𐤅𐤋
Bul
Bul
The eighth month of the ancient Israelite lunisolar calendar, corresponding roughly to October–November in the modern Gregorian system. The term refers both to the calendrical designation and, by possible extension, is associated with the time of rain or wet weather in the agricultural cycle.
1 Kings 6:38 · Word #5
Lexicon H945
| Lemma | בּוּל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤅𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Bul |
| Strong's | H945 |
| Definition | The eighth month of the ancient Israelite lunisolar calendar, corresponding roughly to October–November in the modern Gregorian system. The term refers both to the calendrical designation and, by possible extension, is associated with the time of rain or wet weather in the agricultural cycle. |
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 | Bul |
SIBI-P1 Translation H945-01
Moistening Month
| Morphological Notes | Noun, proper name; singular; masculine; designation of a specific month in the Israelite calendar. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a proper noun designating the eighth month, this rendering preserves its calendrical function while reflecting the root בלל ('to moisten, mix'), likely alluding to the onset of seasonal rains and agricultural transition. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Bul
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Moistening Month |
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