SILEX — Hebrew

H51 אֲבִישׁוּר ʼĂbîyshûwr noun 2 forms

to be a father, to look, to watch, to observe

Abishur — a personal name meaning 'my father is a watchman' or 'father of surveillance/watchfulness.' The name is used for a male individual within the genealogies of the Israelite tribe of Judah in t…

H52 אֲבִישַׁי ʼĂbîyshay noun 4 forms

father, gift

Personal name: Abishai. The name means 'my father is a gift' or 'father of a gift,' describing either a relationship to a father viewed as a gift, or one whose father gives gifts (possibly with a sens…

H53 אֲבִישָׁלוֹם ʼĂbîyshâlôwm noun 7 forms

father, peace, well-being

Personal name meaning 'the father is well-being' or 'the father is peace.' Used as a proper name in the Hebrew Bible, most notably referring to the third son of King David. The name combines elements …

H54 אֶבְיָתָר ʼEbyâthâr noun 4 forms

to be a father, to be abundant, to have surplus, to leave over

Proper noun designating an Israelite individual named Ebyathar (Abiathar), primarily known as a high priest during the reigns of David and Solomon. The name is a theophoric compound meaning 'the fathe…

H55 אָבַךְ ʼâbak verb 1 form

to cloud, to thicken, to swirl, to accumulate (in the air)

To cloud or thicken (of vapor, smoke, dust); to become dense or accumulate in the air. Refers primarily to the gathering, swirling, or billowing of obscuring substances—such as dust, smoke, or mist—th…

H56 אָבַל ʼâbal verb 20 forms

to mourn, to lament, to grieve

To mourn, grieve, or express ritual lamentation, particularly as a formal response to death or calamity. The verb denotes the actions and emotional state associated with bereavement, especially public…

H57 אָבֵל ʼâbêl adjective 6 forms

to mourn, to lament, to grieve

A mourner or one engaged in mourning; relates to the experience and practice of lamentation due to death or calamity. The term can refer to an individual in the midst of ritualized mourning, to the ac…

H58 אָבֵל ʼâbêl

to be grassy, to be fertile, to be a meadow (root meaning uncertain)

A cultivated field, grassy place, or meadow; refers to a tract of fertile land, particularly one associated with grass or vegetation. May also be an appellative or element in place names designating s…

H59 אָבֵל ʼÂbêl noun 4 forms

meadow, grassy plain

Proper noun designating a location: 'Abel,' a place name appearing in several contexts in the Hebrew Bible, referring specifically to a meadow-like or grassy area—often specified with an additional de…

H60 אֵבֶל ʼêbel noun 8 forms

to mourn, to lament, to grieve

A condition or period of mourning, especially in response to death or disaster; the formal practices, rituals, or expressions of grief characteristic of Israelite society in various historical periods…

H61 אֲבָל ʼăbâl adverb 1 form

to mourn (root), but as a particle: to correct, affirm, contrast

A particle of affirmation introducing a contrast or correction, typically used to strengthen or assert the reality of a statement in contrast to a mistaken assumption, expectation, or negative proposi…

H62 אָבֵל בֵּית־מֲעַכָה ʼÂbêl Bêyth-Măʻakâh noun 3 forms

meadow, house, Maakah (personal/clan name)

A toponym designating an Israelite city in the northern part of ancient Israel, most accurately rendered 'meadow (or streamside area) of the house of Maakah.' This name signifies a specific locality—k…

H63 אָבֵל הַשִּׁטִּים ʼÂbêl hash-Shiṭṭîym noun 2 forms

to be grassy, to be moist, acacia tree

A geographical location name meaning 'Meadow of the Acacias,' designating a specific site east of the Jordan River near the plains of Moab. The term refers to a place notable for its acacia trees, ind…

H64 אָבֵל כְּרָמִים ʼÂbêl Kᵉrâmîym noun 2 forms

meadow, field, vineyard

A place-name meaning 'meadow (or plain) of vineyards,' designating a specific locality mentioned in the Hebrew Bible east of the Jordan River. The term refers to an area characterized by meadows or op…

H65 אָבֵל מְחוֹלָה ʼÂbêl Mᵉchôwlâh noun 3 forms

meadow, grassy area, dance, to whirl

A toponym designating a location, likely meaning 'meadow of (the) dance' or 'meadow of dancing', with reference to a place associated with festive gathering, dancing, or celebration. Appears in the He…

H66 אַבֵל מַיִם ʼAbêl Mayim noun 2 forms

meadow, grassy place, water, stream

Proper place name meaning 'meadow of water' or 'water meadow.' Refers to a location in the northern kingdom of Israel, likely characterized by abundant water or riverside meadows. Used once in the Heb…

H67 אָבֵל מִצְרַיִם ʼÂbêl Mitsrayim noun 2 forms

to mourn, to be grassy or meadow-like; Egypt (as a proper place name)

A place-name meaning 'Meadow of Egypt' or 'Mourning-place of Egypt,' referring to a location east of the Jordan near the Jordan River, associated with the mourning ritual for Jacob by Joseph and his r…

H68 אֶבֶן ʼeben noun 41 forms

to build, construct, establish

A solid piece of mineral matter, 'stone' in a physical or symbolic sense. Commonly refers to naturally occurring stones used in construction, markers, tools, or cultic contexts. In the Hebrew Bible, '…

H69 אֶבֶן ʼeben noun 2 forms

stone, rock

A stone or piece of rock, typically referring to a hard, solid, naturally occurring mineral fragment, used in a variety of physical, symbolic, and ritual contexts. The basic sense is a piece of rock, …

H70 אֹבֶן ʼôben noun 1 form

to be stone, stone, build

A device consisting of two horizontal stone disks set parallel to one another with a vertical support—used either as a potter's wheel for shaping pottery or as a birthing-stool for assisting women dur…

H71 אֲבָנָה ʼĂbânâh noun 1 form

to be stone, to make stony, to build (by extension)

Proper name referring to a watercourse or river in the vicinity of Damascus, most likely identified with a main river that played a significant role in the water system of ancient Aram-Damascus. The t…

H72 אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר ʼEben hâ-ʻÊzer noun 5 forms

to build, stone, help, assist

A proper noun designating a specific location, meaning 'stone of the help' or 'stone of help.' The name is formed by the combination of 'stone' (אֶבֶן) and 'help' (עֵזֶר), with the definite article (ה…

H73 אַבְנֵט ʼabnêṭ noun 7 forms

(uncertain)

A sash or belt, particularly a long, decorative, fabric band worn around the waist as an element of priestly or official attire in the Hebrew Bible. It typically refers to the elaborate woven sash pre…

H74 אַבְנֵר ʼAbnêr noun 4 forms

father, lamp, light

Proper name designating an individual; Abner, a prominent Israelite military commander, specifically the cousin of Saul and commander of the army of Israel during Saul's reign. The meaning is based on…

H75 אָבַס ʼâbaç verb 2 forms

to feed, to fatten, to provide fodder

To feed animals abundantly, especially by providing ample fodder resulting in fattening; specifically, to supply livestock or cattle with an ample amount of food so they are well-nourished or fattened…

H76 אֲבַעְבֻּעָה ʼăbaʻbuʻâh noun 1 form

to burn, to kindle, to ignite

A raised swelling or blister on the skin, typically caused by an eruptive disease or burn; specifically refers to a pustule, blister, or inflammatory swelling resulting from plague, burns, or other ac…

H77 אֶבֶץ ʼEbets noun 1 form

to gleam, to shine, to be conspicuous (presumed)

A proper noun referring to a place-name in ancient Israelite territory, most likely designating a settlement in the region allotted to the tribe of Issachar. The lexical meaning relates to 'brightness…

H78 אִבְצָן ʼIbtsân noun 1 form

uncertain, possibly 'to shine' or 'to bubble/swell'

Ibtsan, a personal name designating an individual noted as a leader or judge of Israelite society in the biblical period. The meaning generally accepted is 'Ibtsan,' with possible connotations of 'spl…

H79 אָבַק ʼâbaq verb 2 forms

to cover with dust, to come into contact with dust

To grapple, wrestle, engage in a physical struggle, typically referring to close bodily combat such as that described in narrative settings. The core meaning involves the act of engaging intensively a…

H80 אָבָק ʼâbâq noun 5 forms

to become dusty, raise dust

Fine, loose particles of matter; dust or powder. Used to refer to minute, dry particles that are easily dispersed by wind or physical disturbance. In some contexts refers more generally to the dry, pa…

H81 אֲבָקָה ʼăbâqâh noun 1 form

to be dusty, raise dust, become powder

Finely divided dry matter, such as dust, powder, or minute particles that are easily dispersed. The term generally refers to any substance in powder or dust form but emphasizes the aspect of volatilit…

H82 אָבַר ʼâbar verb 1 form

to fly, to soar, to move through air

To fly or soar through the air; primarily used of birds in flight, but can also refer to the movement of other flying creatures or objects. The primary lexical sense is motion through the air with win…

H83 אֵבֶר ʼêber noun 2 forms

to pass over, cross, move beyond

A large feather or pinion, specifically referring to the principal wing or wing-feather of a bird, and by extension, the whole wing as a symbol or instrument of flight or protection. In poetic or figu…

H84 אֶבְרָה ʼebrâh noun 4 forms

to be strong, to be mighty

A large wing or the pinion (the jointed part enabling flight) of a bird, especially the strong flight feathers; by extension, 'wing' in poetic and metaphorical usage signifying protection, shelter, or…

H85 אַבְרָהָם ʼAbrâhâm noun 4 forms

to be father, to be ancestor, multitudes (via folk etymology)

Proper name: Abraham, the personal name given to the patriarch originally known as Abram. Primary meaning relates to 'ancestor/exalted father of a multitude,' but in context functions fundamentally as…

H86 אַבְרֵךְ ʼabrêk adverb 1 form

kneel, bow down, pay homage, submit ceremonially

An exclamatory imperative meaning 'kneel!' or 'bow down!', used to command someone to kneel or pay homage. It appears as a ceremonial or honorific command in a courtly setting. Used only once in the H…

H87 אַבְרָם ʼAbrâm noun 5 forms

father, to be high, exalted

A personal name meaning 'the father is exalted' or 'exalted father'; the original name of the patriarch later called Abraham. In the narrative of Genesis, this is the name borne by the patriarch befor…

H88 אֹבֹת ʼôbôth noun 2 forms

water-skin, skin-bottle, container for liquid

(1) Water-skins—flexible containers used for storing and transporting water, typically made from animal hide; (2) Oboth—a place name, designating a specific campsite or location encountered by the Isr…

H89 אָגֵא ʼÂgêʼ noun 1 form

uncertain; no clear root meaning attested

Personal name: Agee. The name identifies a specific individual, most notably the father of Shammah, one of King David’s elite warriors. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, as is the original r…

H90 אֲגַג ʼĂgag noun 2 forms

uncertain (proper noun; possibly to be high, to burn, but no root is securely attested)

Proper noun; the designation of an Amalekite king, possibly functioning more as a dynastic or titular name than a personal name. Used particularly to reference rulers of the Amalekites in narratives o…

H91 אֲגָגִי ʼĂgâgîy noun 1 form

to be associated with Agag, to descend from Agag, to belong to Agag (by lineage or affiliation)

An Agagite; a person regarded as descended from or associated with Agag, possibly referencing a lineage or ethnic identity traced to Agag, the Amalekite king mentioned in early Israelite tradition. Us…

H92 אֲגֻדָּה ʼăguddâh noun 4 forms

to bind, tie, join, unite

A collection or grouping of individual items bound together, such as a bundle, sheaf, or troop; also used metaphorically for an association or unity of people, and in poetic or architectural contexts …

H93 אֱגוֹז ʼĕgôwz noun 1 form

nut, hard-shelled fruit

A hard-shelled fruit enclosing an edible kernel, specifically a type of nut associated with sweet, cultivated varieties in the ancient Near East. In biblical context, often referring to a walnut or si…

H94 אָגוּר ʼÂgûwr noun 1 form

to gather, collect, assemble

Proper name: Agur. A personal name of uncertain origin and meaning, borne by the author introduced in Proverbs 30:1, where he is identified as 'the son of Jakeh.' The syntactic and lexical context doe…

H95 אֲגוֹרָה ʼăgôwrâh noun 1 form

to gather, collect

A small piece of silver used as a coin, especially in contexts of trade or as a unit of payment; refers specifically to a minor denomination of currency, likely corresponding to a fractional value in …

H96 אֶגֶל ʼegel noun 1 form

to collect, to gather (liquid)

A pool or reservoir of water, typically an artificial structure used for collecting and storing water. In some contexts, refers to a gathered body of water such as a pond or tank, often constructed fo…

H97 אֶגְלַיִם ʼEglayim noun 1 form

to be round, to form a rounded mass

Eglayim is a toponym denoting a location, specifically a site in the territory of Moab, likely characterized by pools or ponds. The primary lexical meaning is 'place of two pools' or 'double pond.' Th…

H98 אֲגַם ʼăgam noun 6 forms

to collect (hypothetical), standing water (marsh, pool)

A body of standing water, usually natural and shallow, such as a marsh, pool, or pond. The term denotes an area where water collects and remains, often forming a wetland that can support aquatic or se…

H99 אָגֵם ʼâgêm adjective 1 form

to pool, to collect (water), to be stagnant

A small body of water, such as a pool or pond, typically with still or stagnant water. In later or poetic texts, occasionally used as a metaphor for despondency or sadness, alluding to stillness and l…

H100 אַגְמוֹן ʼagmôwn noun 3 forms

marsh, pool, wetland

A stalk or stem of a marsh plant, particularly the bulrush or reed (genus Juncus or related swamp vegetation), and by extension, an object crafted from or resembling such a stalk, such as a cord or ro…