יֶ֔פֶת
𐤉𐤐𐤕
Yefet
Japheth
Yepheth (Japheth) is a proper noun referring to one of the sons of Noah, traditionally viewed as the progenitor of a broad lineage of peoples. The primary lexical meaning is the personal name Yepheth, with the underlying nuance of 'expansion' connected to its root. Its semantic range includes: (1) a proper name for an individual in genealogical lists and narrative settings; (2) by extension, the descendants or peoples thought to descend from this individual.
Genesis 10:2 · Word #2
Lexicon H3315
| Lemma | יֶפֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤐𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Yefet |
| Strong's | H3315 |
| Definition | Yepheth (Japheth) is a proper noun referring to one of the sons of Noah, traditionally viewed as the progenitor of a broad lineage of peoples. The primary lexical meaning is the personal name Yepheth, with the underlying nuance of 'expansion' connected to its root. Its semantic range includes: (1) a proper name for an individual in genealogical lists and narrative settings; (2) by extension, the descendants or peoples thought to descend from this individual. |
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 | Japheth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3315-05
Yepheth the Expansive
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper name. The rendering preserves the personal name Yepheth while reflecting its likely derivation from the root פתח, highlighting the underlying sense of expansion associated with the name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yefet
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: to Yepheth |
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