אֶפְרָ֔ת
𐤀𐤐𐤓𐤕
Eferat
Ephrath
A proper noun primarily designating a geographic area or settlement in ancient Judah, most notably associated with Bethlehem; also used as a personal name for an Israelite woman. The name carries underlying connotations of fruitfulness or abundance, reflecting the agricultural significance of the region. In Psalm 132:6, the term may be used in a poetic or allusive manner, possibly as a substitute for another location, though the referent is debated.
1 Chronicles 2:19 · Word #7
Lexicon H672
| Lemma | אֶפְרָת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤓𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Eferat |
| Strong's | H672 |
| Definition | A proper noun primarily designating a geographic area or settlement in ancient Judah, most notably associated with Bethlehem; also used as a personal name for an Israelite woman. The name carries underlying connotations of fruitfulness or abundance, reflecting the agricultural significance of the region. In Psalm 132:6, the term may be used in a poetic or allusive manner, possibly as a substitute for another location, though the referent is debated. |
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 | Ephrath |
SIBI-P1 Translation H672-02
Fruitful Place
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular proper noun; toponymic/personal name form derived from the root פרה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the root פרה meaning "to bear fruit, be fruitful," and is a feminine proper noun referring to a location. "Fruitful Place" preserves the root sense while reflecting its toponymic, feminine form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Eferat
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in Fruitful-Place |
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