וְ/לָבָ֣ן
𐤅/𐤋𐤁𐤍
Lavan
Laban
Proper noun designating (1) a personal name, most prominently known as the Aramean relative of the matriarchs Rachel and Leah in the ancestral narratives, and (2) a place name referring to a desert location. While the name is etymologically connected to the adjective 'white,' in its use as a personal or place name, the original descriptive sense is generally secondary. The name "Laban" thus functions in narrative as an identifier rather than conveying the literal meaning of 'white.'
Genesis 31:19 · Word #1
Lexicon H3837
| Lemma | לָבָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤁𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Lavan |
| Strong's | H3837 |
| Definition | Proper noun designating (1) a personal name, most prominently known as the Aramean relative of the matriarchs Rachel and Leah in the ancestral narratives, and (2) a place name referring to a desert location. While the name is etymologically connected to the adjective 'white,' in its use as a personal or place name, the original descriptive sense is generally secondary. The name "Laban" thus functions in narrative as an identifier rather than conveying the literal meaning of 'white.' |
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 | Laban |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3837-05
and Laban
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + proper noun, masculine singular (personal/place name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form consists of the conjunction וְ ("and") prefixed to the proper name לָבָן. Although derived from the root meaning "to be white," in this nominal usage it functions strictly as a personal or place name, so the established name "Laban" is retained. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and Lavan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: with Laban |
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