יַעְלָ֖ם
𐤉𐤏𐤋𐤌
Yaelam
Jaalam
Proper name: Ja'lam (Ya‘lām), a personal name appearing as a descendant of Esau (an Edomite). The word functions strictly as a proper noun and does not carry a lexical meaning outside its use as a personal name. Traditional renderings identify Ja'lam as a member of a prominent Edomite clan.
Genesis 36:5 · Word #7
Lexicon H3281
| Lemma | יַעְלָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤏𐤋𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Yaelam |
| Strong's | H3281 |
| Definition | Proper name: Ja'lam (Ya‘lām), a personal name appearing as a descendant of Esau (an Edomite). The word functions strictly as a proper noun and does not carry a lexical meaning outside its use as a personal name. Traditional renderings identify Ja'lam as a member of a prominent Edomite clan. |
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 | Jaalam |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3281-02
Jaʿlam
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular personal name (HNp). |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a masculine singular proper name derived from the root עלם. Since it functions strictly as a personal name with no developed lexical meaning in usage, it is best rendered by transliteration while preserving its root identity. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yaelam
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Yaʿlam |
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