אַחְבָּ֖ן
𐤀𐤇𐤁𐤍
Achevan
Ahban
Proper name designating an individual in a genealogical context, specifically 'Achban,' an Israelite. The construction of the name suggests 'brother of understanding' or 'one associated with discernment.' However, as a personal name, it primarily functions as an identifier rather than a descriptor, and may carry connotations of esteem (i.e., 'esteemed for understanding' or 'regarded as a wise kinsman').
1 Chronicles 2:29 · Word #8
Lexicon H257
| Lemma | אַחְבָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤇𐤁𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Achevan |
| Strong's | H257 |
| Definition | Proper name designating an individual in a genealogical context, specifically 'Achban,' an Israelite. The construction of the name suggests 'brother of understanding' or 'one associated with discernment.' However, as a personal name, it primarily functions as an identifier rather than a descriptor, and may carry connotations of esteem (i.e., 'esteemed for understanding' or 'regarded as a wise kinsman'). |
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 | Ahban |
SIBI-P1 Translation H257-01
Brother-of-Understanding
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name); compound form derived from two roots in construct relationship. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name is a compound formed from אָח (brother) and בִּין (to understand, discern), structured as a construct phrase. Rendering it as "Brother-of-Understanding" preserves the root meanings while reflecting its function as a singular proper name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Achevan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Brother-of-Understanding |