וְ/עֶקְר֖וֹן
𐤅/𐤏𐤒𐤓𐤅𐤍
Eqeron
and-Ekron
Ekron, a significant Philistine city-state located in the coastal plain of southern Canaan. The term denotes both the physical settlement and, by extension, its inhabitants in certain contexts. In biblical literature, Ekron is frequently referenced as one of the principal Philistine cities, notable for its political, religious, and military roles.
Zephaniah 2:4 · Word #10
Lexicon H6138
| Lemma | עֶקְרוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤒𐤓𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Eqeron |
| Strong's | H6138 |
| Definition | Ekron, a significant Philistine city-state located in the coastal plain of southern Canaan. The term denotes both the physical settlement and, by extension, its inhabitants in certain contexts. In biblical literature, Ekron is frequently referenced as one of the principal Philistine cities, notable for its political, religious, and military roles. |
Morphology HC/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-Ekron |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6138-04
and Uprooting-Place
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun (place name) with prefixed conjunction וְ (“and”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The name עֶקְרוֹן derives from the root עקר (“to uproot, eradicate”) with the locative-style suffix -וֹן, indicating a place. Rendering it as “Uprooting-Place” preserves the root sense while reflecting its function as a toponym; the prefixed וְ is rendered as “and.” |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and Eqeron
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Uprooting-Place |
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