עֵ֔שֶׂק
𐤏𐤔𐤒
Eseq
Esek
Esek is a proper noun designating a specific well dug by Isaac's servants, named to commemorate a quarrel or dispute that arose over its possession. In context, it signifies contention, dispute, or strife, especially as expressed in a conflict over resources such as water. The term reflects an occasion of physical or verbal hostility rather than an ongoing state of enmity.
Genesis 26:20 · Word #13
Lexicon H6230
| Lemma | עֵשֶׂק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤔𐤒 |
| Transliteration | Eseq |
| Strong's | H6230 |
| Definition | Esek is a proper noun designating a specific well dug by Isaac's servants, named to commemorate a quarrel or dispute that arose over its possession. In context, it signifies contention, dispute, or strife, especially as expressed in a conflict over resources such as water. The term reflects an occasion of physical or verbal hostility rather than an ongoing state of enmity. |
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 | Esek |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6230-01
Contention
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (place name) derived from a common noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper name derives from the noun עֵשֶׂק, meaning a quarrel or dispute stemming from the root עשק (‘to oppress, contend’). Rendering it as “Contention” preserves both the root sense and its function as a singular proper noun commemorating an act of dispute. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Eseq
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Contention |
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