זְבֻ֗ל
𐤆𐤁𐤋
Zevul
Zebul
Zebul — a personal name, meaning 'habitation' or 'exalted abode'. In the biblical text, it is used as a proper name for an Israelite figure. The word itself, in other contexts, can imply dwelling-place, lofty residence, or a place of exaltation.
Judges 9:38 · Word #3
Lexicon H2083
| Lemma | זְבֻל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤁𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Zevul |
| Strong's | H2083 |
| Definition | Zebul — a personal name, meaning 'habitation' or 'exalted abode'. In the biblical text, it is used as a proper name for an Israelite figure. The word itself, in other contexts, can imply dwelling-place, lofty residence, or a place of exaltation. |
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 | Zebul |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2083-02
Exalted Abode
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper name זְבֻל derives from the root זבל, conveying dwelling in a lofty or exalted place. Rendering it as "Exalted Abode" preserves the root sense of elevated habitation while reflecting its singular proper-name form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Zevul
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Zebul |