הָ/אֵלָה֙
𐤄/𐤀𐤋𐤄
ʼêlâh
the tree
A large, sturdy tree species, particularly the oak (Quercus spp.), often signifying strength and endurance; occasionally a term for other major deciduous trees such as the terebinth or, less commonly, the elm. In narrative and poetic contexts, may refer to a prominent or distinctive tree, sometimes as a landmark or sacred site.
1 Chronicles 10:12 · Word #18
Lexicon H424
| Lemma | אֵלָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼêlâh |
| Strong's | H424 |
| Definition | A large, sturdy tree species, particularly the oak (Quercus spp.), often signifying strength and endurance; occasionally a term for other major deciduous trees such as the terebinth or, less commonly, the elm. In narrative and poetic contexts, may refer to a prominent or distinctive tree, sometimes as a landmark or sacred site. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the tree |
SIBI-P1 Translation H424-03
the strong oak
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine singular absolute with prefixed definite article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The definite article הָ marks it as definite ('the'), and the feminine singular noun אֵלָה denotes a large, sturdy tree associated with strength. Rendering it 'the strong oak' preserves both the root idea of firmness and the specific tree identity within its semantic range. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the oak
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In this context, 'haelah' refers to a distinctive tree, almost always translated as 'the oak'; 'the strong oak' is unnecessarily specific for SIBI-P2. |