לֶ֔חִי
𐤋𐤇𐤉
Lechi
Lehi
Lechi refers to a named locality in biblical texts, appearing most notably as the place where Samson struck down the Philistines with a donkey's jawbone. The name is directly related to the Hebrew word for 'jaw' or 'jawbone.' In its place name usage, Lechi specifically designates this site and its narrative associations, rather than functioning as a common noun.
Judges 15:14 · Word #4
Lexicon H3896
| Lemma | לֶחִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤇𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Lechi |
| Strong's | H3896 |
| Definition | Lechi refers to a named locality in biblical texts, appearing most notably as the place where Samson struck down the Philistines with a donkey's jawbone. The name is directly related to the Hebrew word for 'jaw' or 'jawbone.' In its place name usage, Lechi specifically designates this site and its narrative associations, rather than functioning as a common noun. |
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 | Lehi |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3896-02
Lechi
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, place name (feminine singular form in origin, functioning as a fixed toponym). |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a proper place name derived from the noun "jaw" (לחי). As a fixed geographical name, it is best rendered transliterated as "Lechi," preserving its identity while retaining its root connection to "jaw." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Lechi
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in Lechi |