אֵל֛וֹת
𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤕
Eylot
Eloth
Proper name referring to a port city situated at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba (northern Red Sea), known in the Hebrew Bible as 'Eloth' or 'Elath.' The primary sense is that of a geographic location, occasionally understood in tradition as connected to palm trees or groves, but this is secondary and based on possible root association. The term always refers to the place, not to trees themselves within biblical contexts.
1 Kings 9:26 · Word #9
Lexicon H359
| Lemma | אֵילוֹת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤉𐤋𐤅𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Eylot |
| Strong's | H359 |
| Definition | Proper name referring to a port city situated at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba (northern Red Sea), known in the Hebrew Bible as 'Eloth' or 'Elath.' The primary sense is that of a geographic location, occasionally understood in tradition as connected to palm trees or groves, but this is secondary and based on possible root association. The term always refers to the place, not to trees themselves within biblical contexts. |
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 | Eloth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H359-01
Eloth
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, feminine plural form (HNp); toponym derived from the root איל. |
| Rendering Rationale | Although morphologically a feminine plural form derived from the root איל ('ram, mighty tree, pillar'), this term functions exclusively as a proper place name in biblical usage. SIBI-P1 preserves the established toponym while recognizing its root association with strength or pillars. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Eylot
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Eloth |