הַ/מַּטְרִ֑י
𐤄/𐤌𐤈𐤓𐤉
Materi
of the Matrites
Maṭrîy (מַטְרִי) is a personal or clan name designating a specific lineage or family group within the tribe of Benjamin. The term appears as a gentilic (inhabitant or member of a group or place), meaning 'descendant of Matri' or 'of the clan/house of Matri.' In the biblical context, it is not a descriptive term but functions solely as a proper noun identifying a familial lineage.
1 Samuel 10:21 · Word #9
Lexicon H4309
| Lemma | מַטְרִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤈𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Materi |
| Strong's | H4309 |
| Definition | Maṭrîy (מַטְרִי) is a personal or clan name designating a specific lineage or family group within the tribe of Benjamin. The term appears as a gentilic (inhabitant or member of a group or place), meaning 'descendant of Matri' or 'of the clan/house of Matri.' In the biblical context, it is not a descriptive term but functions solely as a proper noun identifying a familial lineage. |
Morphology HTd/Ngmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | g — Gentilic — Gentilic noun (nationality/origin) |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the Matrites |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4309-01
the Matrite
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular gentilic noun with definite article (הַמַּטְרִי), absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a masculine singular gentilic formed from the personal name Maṭrîy, itself derived from the root מ־ט־ר ('to rain'). The definite article הַ marks it as 'the,' and the gentilic form denotes a member of the clan descended from Matri. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Materi
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Gentilic noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the Matrite |