עֵֽדֶר
𐤏𐤃𐤓
Migedal Eder
of Eder
A proper noun referring to a specific location named 'Migdal-ʻÊder' ('Tower of the Flock'). In biblical context, it designates a site near Bethlehem known for its proximity to pasturing grounds and a notable landmark (a tower) associated with flocks. The semantic range is limited to geographic designation, specifically the site so named, and does not function as a common noun. It is not descriptive of a type of structure in this usage but is preserved as a proper place name.
Genesis 35:21 · Word #7
Lexicon H4029
| Lemma | מִגְדַּל־עֵדֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤂𐤃𐤋־𐤏𐤃𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Migedal Eder |
| Strong's | H4029 |
| Definition | A proper noun referring to a specific location named 'Migdal-ʻÊder' ('Tower of the Flock'). In biblical context, it designates a site near Bethlehem known for its proximity to pasturing grounds and a notable landmark (a tower) associated with flocks. The semantic range is limited to geographic designation, specifically the site so named, and does not function as a common noun. It is not descriptive of a type of structure in this usage but is preserved as a proper place name. |
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 | of Eder |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4029-01
flock
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state (common noun). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֵדֶר derives from the root meaning "to drive together" or "to gather," denoting a group of animals brought together as one unit. The masculine singular absolute form is preserved in the concise singular rendering "flock." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Migedal Eder
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: flock |
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