הַ/יֹּבֵ֖ל
𐤄/𐤉𐤁𐤋
yôwbêl
the Jubilee
The primary meaning of יוֹבֵל (yôwbêl) is 'ram’s horn,' specifically in the context of a ceremonial trumpet used for signaling, particularly during significant Israelite religious and social rituals. The term extends to denote both the instrument (ram's horn, trumpet) and the event marked by its sounding, most notably the Jubilee year—a major social reset occurring every fiftieth year marked by emancipation and land restoration.
Leviticus 25:52 · Word #7
Lexicon H3104
| Lemma | יוֹבֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤅𐤁𐤋 |
| Transliteration | yôwbêl |
| Strong's | H3104 |
| Definition | The primary meaning of יוֹבֵל (yôwbêl) is 'ram’s horn,' specifically in the context of a ceremonial trumpet used for signaling, particularly during significant Israelite religious and social rituals. The term extends to denote both the instrument (ram's horn, trumpet) and the event marked by its sounding, most notably the Jubilee year—a major social reset occurring every fiftieth year marked by emancipation and land restoration. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 Jubilee |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3104-02
the ram-horn trumpet
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַיּוֹבֵל). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יוֹבֵל denotes a ram’s horn used as a ceremonial signaling instrument; rendering it "ram-horn trumpet" preserves the concrete instrument sense rooted in יבל (that which is led or brought) and reflects the masculine singular absolute form with the definite article. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Jubilee
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 renders as 'the ram-horn trumpet', but in Leviticus 25 context this refers to the Jubilee, not just the instrument; use the established proper noun. |