וְ/גַעְתָּ֖ם
𐤅/𐤂𐤏𐤕𐤌
Gaetam
and Gatam
Gatam is a proper name referring to an individual cited as an early clan leader among the Edomites in genealogical lists. The semantic range is primarily restricted to the designation of this personal or clan name within Edomite lineages.
Genesis 36:11 · Word #7
Lexicon H1609
| Lemma | גַּעְתָּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤏𐤕𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Gaetam |
| Strong's | H1609 |
| Definition | Gatam is a proper name referring to an individual cited as an early clan leader among the Edomites in genealogical lists. The semantic range is primarily restricted to the designation of this personal or clan name within Edomite lineages. |
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 Gatam |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1609-02
and Gatam
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + proper masculine singular noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form consists of the conjunction וְ ("and") prefixed to the proper name Gatam. As the name’s etymology and root are uncertain, it is transliterated directly while preserving the prefixed conjunction. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and Gaetam
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Gatam |