וְ/יָקְשָׁ֣ן
𐤅/𐤉𐤒𐤔𐤍
Yqeshan
and Jokshan
Yoqshan – a proper name denoting a historical figure, specifically a son of Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32). The primary lexical meaning is as a personal name; no attested use as a common noun. The meaning of the name is traditionally linked to the root 'to lay a snare, to entrap,' but the personal application is uncertain. In biblical context, Yoqshan serves solely as a genealogical term identifying an ancient figure considered an ancestor of various Arabian groups.
Genesis 25:3 · Word #1
Lexicon H3370
| Lemma | יׇקְשָׁן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤒𐤔𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Yqeshan |
| Strong's | H3370 |
| Definition | Yoqshan – a proper name denoting a historical figure, specifically a son of Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32). The primary lexical meaning is as a personal name; no attested use as a common noun. The meaning of the name is traditionally linked to the root 'to lay a snare, to entrap,' but the personal application is uncertain. In biblical context, Yoqshan serves solely as a genealogical term identifying an ancient figure considered an ancestor of various Arabian groups. |
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 Jokshan |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3370-01
and Yoqshan
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ ("and") + masculine singular proper noun יָקְשָׁן. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper masculine personal name with a prefixed conjunction ("and"). Since its attested usage is exclusively as a personal name, it is rendered by transliteration rather than by forcing a literal sense such as "snarer," which is not contextually attested. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and Yqeshan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: and Yoqshan |