וַ/חֲנֹ֔ךְ
𐤅/𐤇𐤍𐤊
Chanokhe
and Hanoch
Personal name: Chănôwk, denoting 'Enoch.' The lexical meaning is likely 'initiated' or 'dedicated,' reflecting a sense of being set apart, inaugurated, or consecrated. Used as the name of multiple individuals in biblical genealogies, notably a son of Jared in Genesis and a son of Cain. The semantic range covers the use as a personal name, with underlying connotations of consecration or dedication.
Genesis 25:4 · Word #5
Lexicon H2585
| Lemma | חֲנוֹךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤍𐤅𐤊 |
| Transliteration | Chanokhe |
| Strong's | H2585 |
| Definition | Personal name: Chănôwk, denoting 'Enoch.' The lexical meaning is likely 'initiated' or 'dedicated,' reflecting a sense of being set apart, inaugurated, or consecrated. Used as the name of multiple individuals in biblical genealogies, notably a son of Jared in Genesis and a son of Cain. The semantic range covers the use as a personal name, with underlying connotations of consecration or dedication. |
Morphology HC/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and Hanoch |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2585-03
and Dedicated-One
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular noun (personal name) with prefixed conjunction וַ; form reflects a Qal passive participial/nominal pattern. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the root חנך meaning 'to dedicate' or 'initiate,' and reflects a Qal passive participial sense—'one who is dedicated/initiated.' The prefixed וַ is the conjunction 'and,' preserved here. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and Chanokhe
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Dedicated one |