אַבְנֵ֣ר
𐤀𐤁𐤍𐤓
avener
Abner
or (fully) אֲבִינֵר ; from אָב and נִיר; father of light (i.e. enlightening); Abner, an Israelite; Abner.
H74
2 Samuel 3:21 · Word #2
Lexicon H74
| Lemma | אַבְנֵר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤁𐤍𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʼAbnêr |
| Strong's | H74 |
| In-context | Abner |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H74-01
Father-of-Light
| Root | אב ניר (ʾ-b / n-y-r) |
| Core Meanings | father, source, origin; lamp, light, shining, flame |
| Semantic Range | Personal name meaning "Father of Light," possibly implying progenitor of illumination, source of brightness, or one associated with guidance or prominence. |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical narrative, Abner is a prominent military leader in the house of Saul. His name, "Father-of-Light," may connote leadership, prominence, or the role of one who brings guidance or stability, fitting his stature within early Israelite monarchy traditions. |
| Morphological Notes | Hebrew proper noun, masculine singular; compound theophoric-style name from אָב (father) + נִיר (lamp/light). No pronominal suffix or verbal stem involved. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name is a masculine singular proper noun (HNp) formed from אָב (father) and נִיר (lamp/light). Rendering it as "Father-of-Light" preserves the compound structure and core meanings of the roots while reflecting its singular masculine personal form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (63 occurrences of H74)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 14:50 | אֲבִינֵ֔ר | aviner | Abner |
| 1 Samuel 14:51 | אַבְנֵ֖ר | avener | Abner |
| 1 Samuel 17:55 | אַבְנֵר֙ | avener | Abner |