לְ/אִמֵּ֖ר
𐤋/𐤀𐤌𐤓
Imer
to Immer
Proper name designating both a priestly clan and individual descendants within that lineage; specifically refers to members of a certain division of priests in the biblical record, and also used as a personal name for several Israelites. The primary meaning is as a clan or household name, not a descriptive or common noun. In narrative and genealogical contexts, indicates descendants of a common ancestor, typically serving priestly functions during the First Temple and early Second Temple periods. The word does not function as an adjective or common noun in the Hebrew Bible.
1 Chronicles 24:14 · Word #4
Lexicon H564
| Lemma | אִמֵּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Imer |
| Strong's | H564 |
| Definition | Proper name designating both a priestly clan and individual descendants within that lineage; specifically refers to members of a certain division of priests in the biblical record, and also used as a personal name for several Israelites. The primary meaning is as a clan or household name, not a descriptive or common noun. In narrative and genealogical contexts, indicates descendants of a common ancestor, typically serving priestly functions during the First Temple and early Second Temple periods. The word does not function as an adjective or common noun in the Hebrew Bible. |
Morphology HR/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to Immer |
SIBI-P1 Translation H564-02
to Immer
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ (“to/for”) + proper masculine singular name אִמֵּר; no article; functions as a dative or directional proper noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form consists of the preposition לְ (“to/for”) prefixed to the proper name אִמֵּר (Immer), a priestly clan name. As a proper noun, it is rendered transliteratively, with the prefixed preposition preserved in English. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
to Imer
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Immer |