אִמֵּ֖ר
𐤀𐤌𐤓
Imer
Immer
Proper name designating both a priestly clan and individual descendants within that lineage; specifically refers to members of a certain division of priests in the biblical record, and also used as a personal name for several Israelites. The primary meaning is as a clan or household name, not a descriptive or common noun. In narrative and genealogical contexts, indicates descendants of a common ancestor, typically serving priestly functions during the First Temple and early Second Temple periods. The word does not function as an adjective or common noun in the Hebrew Bible.
Nehemiah 3:29 · Word #5
Lexicon H564
| Lemma | אִמֵּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Imer |
| Strong's | H564 |
| Definition | Proper name designating both a priestly clan and individual descendants within that lineage; specifically refers to members of a certain division of priests in the biblical record, and also used as a personal name for several Israelites. The primary meaning is as a clan or household name, not a descriptive or common noun. In narrative and genealogical contexts, indicates descendants of a common ancestor, typically serving priestly functions during the First Temple and early Second Temple periods. The word does not function as an adjective or common noun in the Hebrew Bible. |
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 | Immer |
SIBI-P1 Translation H564-01
Immer
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; personal and clan name; no pronominal suffix or construct form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper masculine singular name (HNp) designating a priestly clan or individual. Although derived from the root אמר, it functions solely as a proper name in the Hebrew Bible, so it is preserved by transliteration. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Imer
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Immer |
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