לְ/אַלֻּפֵי/הֶ֖ם
𐤋/𐤀𐤋𐤐𐤉/𐤄𐤌
ʼallûwph
according to their chiefs
A leader, chieftain, or tribal head; also used for a close companion or confidant. The term refers primarily to a person of status, authority, or prominence within a clan, tribe, or group; secondarily, denotes an intimate associate or familiar friend. In some contexts, metaphorical extension allows for reference to a tamed animal, especially an ox or cattle, highlighting the qualities of domestication and familiarity.
Genesis 36:30 · Word #10
Lexicon H441
| Lemma | אַלּוּף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤐 |
| Transliteration | ʼallûwph |
| Strong's | H441 |
| Definition | A leader, chieftain, or tribal head; also used for a close companion or confidant. The term refers primarily to a person of status, authority, or prominence within a clan, tribe, or group; secondarily, denotes an intimate associate or familiar friend. In some contexts, metaphorical extension allows for reference to a tamed animal, especially an ox or cattle, highlighting the qualities of domestication and familiarity. |
Morphology HR/Ncmpc/Sp3mp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | according to their chiefs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H441-09
their clan-chiefs
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural construct + 3rd person masculine plural suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine plural construct form with 3mp suffix denotes "chiefs of them" or "their chiefs." "Clan-chiefs" reflects the primary sense of אַלּוּף as a familiar or prominent leader within a tribal group, preserving both the root notion of familiarity and its developed sense of authority. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
their clan-chiefs
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'their clan-chiefs' matches the pronominal construction (le + alufeyhem) and fits the context of listing chiefs; P1 is correct. |