נְמוּאֵלִי
𐤍𐤌𐤅𐤀𐤋𐤉
Nemueli
H5242 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Descendant or member of the lineage or clan originating from Nᵉmûwʼêl (נְמוּאֵל), an individual name in the Hebrew Bible. The term נְמוּאֵלִי specifically designates clan or family association based on descent from this ancestor, often in genealogical and tribal listings. Its meaning is anchored in membership within the larger tribal and familial identities of the Israelite people, particularly in census and territorial contexts.
Semantic Range
descendant of Nemuel, member of the Nemuelite clan, belonging to the family line of Nemuel
Root / Etymology
Formed from the personal name נְמוּאֵל (Nemuel) with the suffix -ִי (i), which denotes association or descent (i.e., 'belonging to Nemuel' or 'of Nemuel'). The personal name Nemuel itself likely derives from the root נאם (to utter, speak, declare) combined with אֵל (El, God), yielding a meaning such as 'El has spoken' or 'God speaks.' However, the derivation of -ִי as a patronymic or gentilic is regular and indicates lineage.
Historical & Contextual Notes
נְמוּאֵלִי appears in genealogical lists (e.g., Numbers 26:12) to denote descendants of Nemuel, a notable figure within the tribe of Simeon. The term functions as a gentilic or clan designation, distinguishing a subgroup within the larger tribal structure. Such terms are important for understanding the organization of Israelite society, where identity and inheritance were closely tied to ancestry and sub-tribal groupings. English translations typically render this term as 'Nemuelite,' but this form does not convey the specific social and genealogical nuances that the Hebrew suffix -ִי imparts. No significant shift in meaning across biblical periods; it remains a static term used in genealogical and census records. Notably, it is distinct from geographic terms or broader tribal identifiers.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from נְמוּאֵל; a Nemuelite, or descendant of Nemuel; Nemuelite.
Bantu Hebrew
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נאם (n-ʾ-m) — to utter, speak, declare
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5242-01 |
הַ/נְּמ֣וּאֵלִ֔י | hanemueli | HTd/Ngmsa |
of the Nemuelites | the Nemuelite clansman | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5242-01 |
Numbers 26:12 | הַ/נְּמ֣וּאֵלִ֔י | hanemueli | HTd/Ngmsa |
of the Nemuelites | the Nemuelite clansman |