אֵל֥וֹן

𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤍

ʼêlôwn

the oak

Large, robust tree, especially the oak (Quercus sp.), but sometimes referring more generally to other strong or significant trees. In most contexts, designates specific trees that serve as landmarks or are important in sacred, communal, or boundary-defining functions. May also denote a location named for such a tree.

H436

Judges 4:11 · Word #12

Lexicon H436

Lemmaאֵלוֹן
Lemma (Paleo)𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤍
Transliterationʼêlôwn
Strong'sH436
DefinitionLarge, robust tree, especially the oak (Quercus sp.), but sometimes referring more generally to other strong or significant trees. In most contexts, designates specific trees that serve as landmarks or are important in sacred, communal, or boundary-defining functions. May also denote a location named for such a tree.

Morphology HNcmsa 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

Phrasethe oak

SIBI-P1 Translation H436-02

strong oak of

Morphological NotesMasculine singular common noun in construct state.
Rendering RationaleThe noun derives from the root אל conveying strength or might, with the -וֹן ending indicating a prominent strong entity, hence a mighty tree. The construct singular form requires the rendering "of," marking it as bound to a following noun.

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