מַמְרֵֽא
𐤌𐤌𐤓𐤀
Mamere
Mamre
Mamrê is a proper noun designating both a person and a place in the Hebrew Bible. Primarily, it refers to an Amorite individual, an ally of Abram in the patriarchal narratives, and also to a notable site near Hebron often associated with patriarchal events, including divine encounters with Abram/Abraham. The term does not inherently denote any particular attribute apart from its use as a name; lexical meaning is subsumed under these onomastic functions.
Genesis 25:9 · Word #18
Lexicon H4471
| Lemma | מַמְרֵא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤌𐤓𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Mamere |
| Strong's | H4471 |
| Definition | Mamrê is a proper noun designating both a person and a place in the Hebrew Bible. Primarily, it refers to an Amorite individual, an ally of Abram in the patriarchal narratives, and also to a notable site near Hebron often associated with patriarchal events, including divine encounters with Abram/Abraham. The term does not inherently denote any particular attribute apart from its use as a name; lexical meaning is subsumed under these onomastic functions. |
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 | Mamre |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4471-01
Mamre
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; personal and place name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper name (HNp) used for both a person and a place. As an onomastic term, its lexical force is carried in the name itself, which is retained in transliteration while acknowledging its derivation from a root meaning strength or vigor. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Mamere
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Mamre |