אַחְלָ֤ב
𐤀𐤇𐤋𐤁
Achelav
Ahlab
Ahlab is a proper noun designating a specific location in the northwest region of ancient Canaan, later within territory associated with the Israelite tribe of Asher. The name itself appears to connote fertility or richness, likely reflecting the agricultural or environmental character of the area. The term functions exclusively as a toponym in the Hebrew Bible and does not form part of general vocabulary.
Judges 1:31 · Word #11
Lexicon H303
| Lemma | אַחְלָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤇𐤋𐤁 |
| Transliteration | Achelav |
| Strong's | H303 |
| Definition | Ahlab is a proper noun designating a specific location in the northwest region of ancient Canaan, later within territory associated with the Israelite tribe of Asher. The name itself appears to connote fertility or richness, likely reflecting the agricultural or environmental character of the area. The term functions exclusively as a toponym in the Hebrew Bible and does not form part of general vocabulary. |
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 | Ahlab |
SIBI-P1 Translation H303-01
Ahlab the Fertile
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; place-name (toponym). |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a proper place-name derived from the root חלב, conveying the idea of fatness or fertility. Rendering it as "Ahlab the Fertile" preserves its toponymic function while transparently reflecting the root’s semantic force. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Achelav
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Ahlab the Fertile |