יָבָ֑ל
𐤉𐤁𐤋
Yaval
Jabal
Proper name designating an early descendant of Adam, specifically a son of Lamech and Adah mentioned in the genealogical record of Genesis 4. The primary meaning is that of a personal name; there is no non-nominal usage in the Hebrew Bible. The word's semantic range is limited to its occurrence as a name, but the form is identically spelled to a verb/root meaning 'to flow' or 'to bring, lead,' which may denote derivational or symbolic nuances in naming.
Genesis 4:20 · Word #4
Lexicon H2989
| Lemma | יָבָל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤁𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Yaval |
| Strong's | H2989 |
| Definition | Proper name designating an early descendant of Adam, specifically a son of Lamech and Adah mentioned in the genealogical record of Genesis 4. The primary meaning is that of a personal name; there is no non-nominal usage in the Hebrew Bible. The word's semantic range is limited to its occurrence as a name, but the form is identically spelled to a verb/root meaning 'to flow' or 'to bring, lead,' which may denote derivational or symbolic nuances in naming. |
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 | Jabal |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2989-01
Flow-Bringer
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper name (HNp); no verbal inflection, functioning solely as a personal name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper name derived from the root יבל, meaning "to flow, bring, or lead." "Flow-Bringer" preserves the nominal function while transparently reflecting the root’s core action-oriented sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yaval
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Flow-Bringer |
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