יָקְשָׁ֖ן
𐤉𐤒𐤔𐤍
Yqeshan
Jokshan
Yoqshan – a proper name denoting a historical figure, specifically a son of Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32). The primary lexical meaning is as a personal name; no attested use as a common noun. The meaning of the name is traditionally linked to the root 'to lay a snare, to entrap,' but the personal application is uncertain. In biblical context, Yoqshan serves solely as a genealogical term identifying an ancient figure considered an ancestor of various Arabian groups.
1 Chronicles 1:32 · Word #14
Lexicon H3370
| Lemma | יׇקְשָׁן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤒𐤔𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Yqeshan |
| Strong's | H3370 |
| Definition | Yoqshan – a proper name denoting a historical figure, specifically a son of Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32). The primary lexical meaning is as a personal name; no attested use as a common noun. The meaning of the name is traditionally linked to the root 'to lay a snare, to entrap,' but the personal application is uncertain. In biblical context, Yoqshan serves solely as a genealogical term identifying an ancient figure considered an ancestor of various Arabian groups. |
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 | Jokshan |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3370-02
Yoqshan
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a masculine singular proper name derived from the root יקש. Since its attested usage is exclusively as a personal name and not as a common noun ('snarer'), the most faithful rendering preserves the name in transliteration while retaining its root connection. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yqeshan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: and Yoqshan |