וָ/עֵ֨פֶר֙
𐤅/𐤏𐤐𐤓
Efer
and Epher
Epher, a personal name applied to two individuals in the Hebrew Bible—one a descendant of Midian (and thus linked to Arabian tribes), and another a descendant of Ephraim—as well as possibly a clan or lineage. The term functions as a proper noun. It is sometimes suggested to be related by wordplay or origin to terms for 'dust' (עָפָר) or 'fawn/gazelle' (עֹפֶר), but is primarily used as a name without direct reference to these common nouns in the biblical text.
Genesis 25:4 · Word #4
Lexicon H6081
| Lemma | עֵפֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤐𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Efer |
| Strong's | H6081 |
| Definition | Epher, a personal name applied to two individuals in the Hebrew Bible—one a descendant of Midian (and thus linked to Arabian tribes), and another a descendant of Ephraim—as well as possibly a clan or lineage. The term functions as a proper noun. It is sometimes suggested to be related by wordplay or origin to terms for 'dust' (עָפָר) or 'fawn/gazelle' (עֹפֶר), but is primarily used as a name without direct reference to these common nouns in the biblical text. |
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 Epher |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6081-01
Epher
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun, absolute state; functioning as a proper name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lexeme functions exclusively as a proper masculine singular name in the Hebrew Bible. Although etymologically linked to the root עפר (‘dust’), it is used as a personal or clan name, so it is rendered as the proper name "Epher" while preserving its root association. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and Efer
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Epher |
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