עִ֥ירוּ
𐤏𐤉𐤓𐤅
Iru
Iru
Proper name, Iru; refers to an individual identified as a descendant of Caleb and a clan leader within the tribe of Judah during the Israelite settlement period. The name is likely related to the Hebrew noun for 'city', suggesting either 'citizen' or signifying a connection with a city. As a personal name, it does not function as an appellative noun within the biblical text but only as an anthroponym.
1 Chronicles 4:15 · Word #5
Lexicon H5900
| Lemma | עִירוּ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤉𐤓𐤅 |
| Transliteration | Iru |
| Strong's | H5900 |
| Definition | Proper name, Iru; refers to an individual identified as a descendant of Caleb and a clan leader within the tribe of Judah during the Israelite settlement period. The name is likely related to the Hebrew noun for 'city', suggesting either 'citizen' or signifying a connection with a city. As a personal name, it does not function as an appellative noun within the biblical text but only as an anthroponym. |
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 | Iru |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5900-01
Iru City-man
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (anthroponym); no verbal stem; single occurrence personal name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper name derived from the root עיר, associated with "city" and possibly "watchfulness." Rendering it as "Iru City-man" preserves its function as an anthroponym while reflecting its root connection to the concept of a city or city-dweller. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Iru
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Iru City-man |