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.
Judges 4:11 · Word #12
Lexicon H436
| Lemma | אֵלוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼêlôwn |
| Strong's | H436 |
| Definition | 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. |
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
| Phrase | the oak |
SIBI-P1 Translation H436-02
strong oak of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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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