וְ/זֵתָ֥ם
𐤅/𐤆𐤕𐤌
Zetam
and Zetham
Zetham — a personal name found in genealogical records, designating an Israelite individual listed among the Levites. The name likely means 'olive tree' or is related to the olive, based on its possible connection with the root for 'olive' (זית), although its precise meaning remains uncertain due to the rare occurrence and possible textual variation. The word functions exclusively as a proper name in the Hebrew Bible.
1 Chronicles 23:8 · Word #5
Lexicon H2241
| Lemma | זֵתָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤕𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Zetam |
| Strong's | H2241 |
| Definition | Zetham — a personal name found in genealogical records, designating an Israelite individual listed among the Levites. The name likely means 'olive tree' or is related to the olive, based on its possible connection with the root for 'olive' (זית), although its precise meaning remains uncertain due to the rare occurrence and possible textual variation. The word functions exclusively as a proper name in the Hebrew Bible. |
Morphology HC/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and Zetham |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2241-01
and Zetham
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular noun (personal name) with prefixed conjunction וְ (“and”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper masculine personal name derived from the root זית (olive). Since it functions exclusively as a name in the Hebrew Bible, it is preserved in transliteration, with the prefixed conjunction ו rendered as "and." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and Zetam
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: and Zetham |