מֵֽידְבָא֙
𐤌𐤉𐤃𐤁𐤀
Meydeva
Medeba
Medeba, a toponym referring to a city east of the Jordan River; in biblical usage, a specific location in the territory ultimately associated with the tribe of Reuben or in later eras within Moabite control. The name's literal sense (based on folk etymology) is often rendered as 'waters of rest' or 'tranquil waters,' though the exact etymology is debated. In biblical texts, Medeba serves primarily as a geographic marker for military campaigns, tribal boundaries, and administrative divisions.
Isaiah 15:2 · Word #9
Lexicon H4311
| Lemma | מֵידְבָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤉𐤃𐤁𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Meydeva |
| Strong's | H4311 |
| Definition | Medeba, a toponym referring to a city east of the Jordan River; in biblical usage, a specific location in the territory ultimately associated with the tribe of Reuben or in later eras within Moabite control. The name's literal sense (based on folk etymology) is often rendered as 'waters of rest' or 'tranquil waters,' though the exact etymology is debated. In biblical texts, Medeba serves primarily as a geographic marker for military campaigns, tribal boundaries, and administrative divisions. |
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 | Medeba |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4311-01
Medeba
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; name of a city east of the Jordan River. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper singular place-name (HNp). Since the etymology is uncertain and likely reflects a non-Hebrew or fossilized compound, the most root-faithful rendering is to preserve the toponym itself rather than impose a speculative literal gloss. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Meydeva
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Medeba |
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