דִּקְלָֽה
𐤃𐤒𐤋𐤄
Diqelah
Diklah
Diklah is a proper noun referring to a person in the genealogical lists—specifically a descendant of Yoktan listed among the sons of Shem—and, by extension, to the people or region associated with that ancestor. The term itself is used as a personal name, and in biblical context, it is sometimes also interpreted as toponymic, referencing a group or location linked to this lineage.
1 Chronicles 1:21 · Word #6
Lexicon H1853
| Lemma | דִּקְלָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤒𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | Diqelah |
| Strong's | H1853 |
| Definition | Diklah is a proper noun referring to a person in the genealogical lists—specifically a descendant of Yoktan listed among the sons of Shem—and, by extension, to the people or region associated with that ancestor. The term itself is used as a personal name, and in biblical context, it is sometimes also interpreted as toponymic, referencing a group or location linked to this lineage. |
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 | Diklah |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1853-01
Date-Palm One
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, feminine singular; personal name used for an individual ancestor and by extension associated people or place. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the root דקל, associated with the date palm and upright growth. Rendering it as "Date-Palm One" preserves the root imagery while reflecting its use as a singular proper personal name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Diqelah
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Date-Palm One |