אַלּ֥וֹן
𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤍
Alon Bakhut
Allon
Proper noun referring to a specific tree, 'the Oak of Weeping.' Denotes a significant landmark associated with mourning, specifically the site where Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, was buried. In context, it functions as a toponym marking a place of grief or remembrance.
Genesis 35:8 · Word #13
Lexicon H439
| Lemma | אַלּוֹן בָּכוּת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤍 𐤁𐤊𐤅𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Alon Bakhut |
| Strong's | H439 |
| Definition | Proper noun referring to a specific tree, 'the Oak of Weeping.' Denotes a significant landmark associated with mourning, specifically the site where Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, was buried. In context, it functions as a toponym marking a place of grief or remembrance. |
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 | Allon |
SIBI-P1 Translation H439-01
Oak of Weeping
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun; compound construct chain of two singular nouns ("oak" + "weeping") functioning as a place name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name is a construct chain combining אַלּוֹן (oak) and בָּכוּת (weeping), yielding the literal sense "Oak of Weeping." Rendering it transparently preserves both root meanings and reflects its function as a proper toponym. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Alon Bakhut
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Oak of Weeping |