וְ/אַלּ֔וֹן
𐤅/𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤍
ʼallôwn
and oak
A large, durable tree, most commonly identified as an oak (Quercus) but in some contexts could refer generally to any strong or prominent tree. The term often designates a notable tree serving as a landmark, meeting place, or site of significant events in biblical narrative. In some cases, the word may refer collectively to groves or stand-alone trees of ritual, social, or historical importance.
Isaiah 44:14 · Word #6
Lexicon H437
| Lemma | אַלּוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼallôwn |
| Strong's | H437 |
| Definition | A large, durable tree, most commonly identified as an oak (Quercus) but in some contexts could refer generally to any strong or prominent tree. The term often designates a notable tree serving as a landmark, meeting place, or site of significant events in biblical narrative. In some cases, the word may refer collectively to groves or stand-alone trees of ritual, social, or historical importance. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and oak |
SIBI-P1 Translation H437-06
and mighty oak
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אַלּוֹן denotes a large, strong tree—most often an oak—derived from a root meaning strength or robustness. The rendering "mighty oak" preserves the root sense of strength, and the prefixed conjunction וְ is reflected by "and." |
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