וָ/נֶ֖פֶג
𐤅/𐤍𐤐𐤂
vanefeg
and Nepheg
from an unused root probably meaning to spring forth; a sprout; Nepheg, the name of two Israelites; Nepheg.
Exodus 6:21 · Word #4
Lexicon H5298
| Lemma | נֶפֶג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤐𐤂 |
| Transliteration | Nepheg |
| Strong's | H5298 |
| In-context | and Nepheg |
Morphology HC/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H5298-01
and Sprout
| Root | נפג (n-p-g) |
| Core Meanings | to spring forth, to sprout, to burst out, emergence |
| Semantic Range | sprout, shoot, offshoot, that which springs forth; used as a personal name |
| Conceptual Significance | As a personal name within Israelite genealogies, Nepheg ("Sprout") evokes imagery of growth and continuation of lineage, reflecting the biblical theme of offspring and covenantal flourishing. |
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular noun (Np) with prefixed conjunction וָ ("and"); absolute state; personal name occurring once. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name נֶפֶג (Nepheg) likely derives from a root meaning "to spring forth" or "to sprout." Rendering it as "Sprout" preserves the underlying verbal imagery of emergence or bursting forth. The prefixed conjunction וָ is reflected in "and," and as a proper masculine singular noun (Np), the rendering maintains singular personal reference. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root נפג (to spring forth, to sprout, to burst out, emergence)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5298-02 |
venefeg | and Sprout |
Word Usage (4 occurrences of H5298)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 6:21 | וָ/נֶ֖פֶג | vanefeg | and Nepheg |
| 2 Samuel 5:15 | וְ/נֶ֥פֶג | venefeg | and Nepheg |
| 1 Chronicles 3:7 | וְ/נֶ֖פֶג | venefeg | and Nepheg |