SILEX — Hebrew

H151 אֲדֹרָם ʼĂdôrâm noun 2 forms

to rule, lord over, be exalted, be high

A personal name of an Israelite official: Adoram. The name most likely means 'my lord is exalted' or 'my lord has been exalted,' reflecting a combination of the elements meaning 'lord' (ʼădōn) and a f…

H152 אֲדְרַמֶּלֶךְ ʼĂdrammelek noun 2 forms

majestic, splendid, king, to rule

A proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible both as the name of an Assyrian deity and as the personal name of a son of Sennacherib, king of Assyria. In the first instance, it designates a foreign god worsh…

H153 אֶדְרָע ʼedrâʻ noun 1 form

to support, to strengthen, arm (limb)

Forearm, arm, specifically the upper limb from the shoulder to the hand; by extension, a figure of power, strength, authority, or agency, especially in physical, social, or political contexts. Used in…

H154 אֶדְרֶעִי ʼedreʻîy noun 4 forms

to be mighty, to be great, to be powerful

Proper noun designating an inhabitant of Edrei; also used as an adjectival or gentilic form meaning 'of Edrei.' The term primarily identifies either individuals associated with the city of Edrei or in…

H155 אַדֶּרֶת ʼaddereth noun 7 forms

to be mighty, to be majestic, to be splendid

A large or majestic cloak or garment, often denoting splendor, dignity, or distinction. May refer more generally to something broad, ample, or impressive, particularly in reference to clothing or symb…

H156 אָדַשׁ ʼâdash verb 1 form

to tread, to crush, to press (by foot)

To tread, crush, or thresh grain, especially by the action of human feet or animals. In biblical Hebrew, it most often refers to the manual or animal-driven process of separating the edible part of ce…

H157 אָהַב ʼâhab verb 79 forms

to love, to have affection, to be attached, to desire, to show loyalty

To feel or express love, affection, or attachment toward a person, group, object, or concept. The term encompasses emotional attachment, desire, friendship, familial love, loyalty, and even preference…

H158 אַהַב ʼahab noun 1 form

to love, have affection, desire, like, delight in

To have deep affection or attachment for someone or something; to love, desire, or take pleasure in. Used for various forms of positive emotional attachment in interpersonal, familial, and covenantal …

H159 אֹהַב ʼôhab noun 1 form

to love, to have affection, to desire

A person who loves, lover, or one who is emotionally attached; can denote a person with affection toward another (as in a friend, companion, or beloved), including both positive and, more rarely, illi…

H160 אַהֲבָה ʼahăbâh noun 16 forms

to love, to have affection, to desire

Affection, attachment, or love; denotes deep emotional connection such as love between individuals (romantic, familial, or social), as well as the devotion or loyalty directed toward God, objects, or …

H161 אֹהַד ʼÔhad noun 1 form

to unite, to be one, to join together

A personal name: Ohad. Refers specifically to an individual listed as a descendant of Jacob/Israel. The name possibly carries the connotation of 'unity' or 'joined together,' but this meaning is infer…

H162 אֲהָהּ ʼăhâhh particle 1 form

to exclaim in pain or distress, to sigh

An interjection expressing strong emotion, especially distress, pain, regret, or despair; used as a cry or exclamation by a speaker when confronted with calamity, disaster, or impending doom. Function…

H163 אַהֲוָא ʼAhăvâʼ noun 1 form

uncertain (proper noun, place name only)

A proper noun designating a river, canal, or regional geographical location associated with the Babylonian region into which Israelites were exiled, most notably mentioned as the site where Ezra assem…

H164 אֵהוּד ʼÊhûwd noun 2 forms

to unite, be joined, be one (uncertain; see etymology)

Ehud, a personal name designating specifically one or more Israelite men; in the biblical context, most notably a prominent figure among the so-called Judges, recognized for his role as a deliverer of…

H165 אֱהִי ʼĕhîy particle 1 form

to be, to exist, to become

An interjection or interrogative particle expressing 'where?' or 'where is?', used in poetic or heightened speech to ask about the location or presence of someone or something, especially in existenti…

H166 אָהַל ʼâhal verb 1 form

to shine, to radiate, to emit light

To shine, emit light, or radiate brightness; used primarily of celestial or radiant phenomena. In certain poetic or rare contexts, it can also convey the ideas of being splendid or manifestly bright, …

H167 אָהַל ʼâhal verb 2 forms

to tent, to pitch a tent, to dwell in a tent

To pitch a tent, to set up a tent, or to dwell in a tent; more broadly, to establish temporary or semi-permanent dwelling by erecting a tent. In some contexts, may refer to the act of moving to or res…

H168 אֹהֶל ʼôhel noun 52 forms

to tent, to dwell, to encamp

A portable shelter made of fabric or animal skins, used as a dwelling. It denotes a tent in the context of nomadic life, familial habitation, or as a ritual or sacred structure. The term encompasses t…

H169 אֹהֶל ʼÔhel noun 1 form

to tent, to pitch a tent, tent

Ohel—a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, borne by an Israelite individual. The name is derived from the Hebrew word for 'tent', possibly implying 'tent-dweller' or more generally referencing a nomadi…

H170 אׇהֳלָה ʼOhŏlâh noun 1 form

to pitch a tent, to dwell, to cover

Proper name, feminine: Oholah—used symbolically in prophetic literature for the northern Israelite kingdom (Samaria). The name means 'her tent' and is employed to personify Samaria, conveying a metaph…

H171 אׇהֳלִיאָב ʼOhŏlîyʼâb noun 2 forms

tent (to pitch a tent or dwell in a tent), father (progenitor, ancestor)

Personal name: Oholiab. Primarily the name of a skilled artisan appointed to help construct the tent sanctuary (tabernacle) for the Israelites in the wilderness. The meaning of the name, based on its …

H172 אׇהֳלִיבָה ʼOhŏlîybâh noun 2 forms

to pitch a tent, set up a tent, dwell

Personal name meaning 'my tent is in her'. Used symbolically in Ezekiel to represent the kingdom of Judah. The name conveys a figurative sense of belonging, presence, or association, and is not used a…

H173 אׇהֳלִיבָמָה ʼOhŏlîybâmâh noun 2 forms

tent, dwelling, high place, elevated site

Oholibamah — a personal name appearing in the Hebrew Bible, most notably as the wife of Esau and the matriarch of several Edomite clans. The name is a compound meaning 'tent of the high place' or poss…

H174 אֲהָלִים ʼăhâlîym noun 3 forms

aromatic wood, fragrant resin, luxury import

Aromatic wood or resin traditionally identified as aloe wood or agallochum, used especially in perfumes, incense, or as a luxury item. In the Hebrew Bible, the term designates a costly and highly valu…

H175 אַהֲרוֹן ʼAhărôwn noun 5 forms

uncertain (proper name; specific meanings speculative)

Proper name designating the individual 'Aharon,' identified in the Hebrew Bible as the brother of Moshe (Moses) and a leading figure among the early Israelites. Used almost exclusively as a personal n…

H176 אוֹ ʼôw conjunction 2 forms

to indicate alternative, to mark choice, to separate options

Coordinating or disjunctive conjunction marking alternatives, options, or mutually exclusive possibilities; introduces an alternative or choice between two or more items or statements within legal, na…

H177 אוּאֵל ʼÛwʼêl noun 1 form

to will, desire, wish, God

Uel, a proper personal name, meaning 'God is willing' or 'desire/will of God.' Used specifically as an Israelite name recorded in post-exilic literature (Nehemiah 11:34).

H178 אוֹב ʼôwb noun 5 forms

hollow, cavity, pit, vessel

A ritual pit, vessel, or medium associated with necromancy; primarily, 'ôb denotes either (1) a ritual object or location intended to be a site of communication with the spirits of the dead, often tra…

H179 אוֹבִיל ʼôwbîyl noun 1 form

uncertain

Obil, a personal name of an Ishmaelite individual identified in the administrative lists of King David's officials, likely denoting 'one who is strong' or 'powerful' rather than carrying a meaning of …

H180 אוּבָל ʼûwbâl noun 2 forms

to bring, to carry, to lead (water)

A stream or flowing channel, often natural but can refer more generally to a watercourse. 'Ûwbâl designates a current of water, typically larger and more significant than an ephemeral brook (נַחַל), b…

H181 אוּד ʼûwd noun 3 forms

to rake together, to gather, to poke (with a stick)

A stick or stave used for poking, turning, or gathering embers in a fire; by extension, a charred or partially burnt piece of wood remaining from a fire (firebrand), sometimes used metaphorically to r…

H182 אוֹדוֹת ʼôwdôwth noun 3 forms

to return, to repeat, to turn (in root)

As a prepositional or adverbial plural noun, 'ôdôth denotes 'regarding,' 'concerning,' or 'on account of.' It introduces the subject of a statement, explanation, or reason, typically following preposi…

H183 אָוָה ʼâvâh verb 20 forms

to desire, to long, to wish

To desire intensely, to long for, to incline toward something or someone with strong attraction. In biblical contexts, this desire can be for objects, conditions, or persons, and may carry either posi…

H184 אָוָה ʼâvâh verb 1 form

to desire, to long, to yearn, to wish

To desire, to long for, to wish or crave intensely. The verb denotes an inward longing or strong wish, often for something forbidden or unattainable, and can convey positive desires (such as a strong …

H185 אַוָּה ʼavvâh noun 3 forms

to desire, to long for, to crave

An intense desire or craving, often for something forbidden or unattainable; passionate longing; can also refer to a strong inclination or wish. In biblical usage, אַוָּה (ʼavvâh) typically expresses …

H186 אוּזַי ʼÛwzay noun 1 form

to be strong, to prevail, to have strength

Uzai is a proper name referring to a personal figure, most likely meaning 'My strength' or 'Yahweh is my strength,' depending on its construction. In the Hebrew Bible, Uzai is best known as the father…

H187 אוּזָל ʼÛwzâl noun 2 forms

uncertain; proper name; possible toponym or eponymic ancestor

Proper name designating a descendant of Joktan, listed as a son and associated with a group of early Arabian tribes. In biblical genealogical texts, denotes either the individual ancestor 'Uzal' or, b…

H188 אוֹי ʼôwy particle 1 form

to desire, wish, long for, express intense feeling

Interjection expressing distress, pain, or impending disaster; used to convey sorrow, lament, or warning in contexts of mourning, grief, or the pronouncement of impending judgment or misfortune. May a…

H189 אֱוִי ʼĔvîy noun 1 form

to desire, wish, long for

Evi — a personal name referring to one of the five leaders (described as 'kings' or 'chiefs') of the Midianites defeated by the Israelites during the campaign recounted in Numbers 31. The word is used…

H190 אוֹיָה ʼôwyâh particle 1 form

to cry out, lament, express woe

An exclamation expressing pain, grief, or distress; used to articulate wailing or lamentation, especially in the face of disaster or misfortune. As a noun, refers to lamentation or a cry of distress. …

H191 אֱוִיל ʼĕvîyl adjective 6 forms

to be foolish, to lack sense, to act ignorantly (root meaning uncertain; these reflect the word's developed semantic field)

A person who is senseless, lacking understanding or discernment; one who acts without wisdom or rejects moral and practical guidance. The word primarily denotes someone whose actions and attitudes are…

H192 אֱוִיל מְרֹדַךְ ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak adjective 2 forms

proper name (individual), title denoting association with Marduk deity

Proper name: Evil-Merodak (Akkadian: Amēl-Marduk), a historical king of Babylon who reigned c. 562–560 BCE, known chiefly for his act of releasing Jehoiachin, the exiled Judahite king, from prison. Th…

H193 אוּל ʼûwl noun 2 forms

to be strong, to be robust, to twist (suggesting strength by intertwined fibers)

A term denoting physical strength or might, especially as embodied in the human body. Used specifically for the body or strength as an attribute, not as a general term for power. In its rare appearanc…

H194 אוּלַי ʼûwlay adverb 1 form

to designate alternation, to present an alternative, to express possibility

A modal particle expressing uncertainty, possibility, or hope; it is used to indicate a situation that is considered possible but unknown to the speaker, often introducing a favorable or unfavorable o…

H195 אוּלַי ʼÛwlay noun 1 form

uncertain, borrowed river name

A proper noun referring specifically to the Ulai river, a watercourse located near Susa in ancient Elam (Persian Empire). Used exclusively as a geographic name in the Hebrew Bible, it identifies a rea…

H196 אֱוִלִי ʼĕvilîy adjective 1 form

to be foolish, to act foolishly, to lack wisdom

Pertaining to foolishness or folly; describes a person characterized by lack of wisdom, senselessness, or the neglect of sound judgment. In some contexts may carry connotations of moral deficiency, re…

H197 אוּלָם ʼûwlâm noun 11 forms

to bind, to join, to tie together

Principal architectural term denoting an entrance hall, vestibule, or porch—typically a roofed, sometimes columned space leading into a larger building or central chamber, especially in the context of…

H198 אוּלָם ʼÛwlâm noun 1 form

to be mute, to be silent, to be speechless

Proper noun designating the personal name Ulam, occurring in genealogical records. As a noun, it refers to an individual bearing this name; no clear evidence exists for its use as a common noun or in …

H199 אוּלָם ʼûwlâm adverb 2 forms

uncertain; possible root meanings include 'to be strong' or 'to advance' but this is speculative

An emphatic particle indicating contrast or affirmation, commonly used to introduce statements that clarify, assert, or qualify what precedes. It appears at the opening of clauses to signal a marked t…

H200 אִוֶּלֶת ʼivveleth noun 8 forms

to be foolish, to act imprudently

State or quality of being lacking in wisdom, sense, or moral insight; folly as expressed in thought or action, often marked by imprudent, reckless, or ethically deficient behavior. The term denotes no…