פָּ֑עוּ
𐤐𐤏𐤅
Pau
Pau
A proper noun designating a geographic locality in Edom, known as Pau (also spelled Pai), mentioned as the residence of Hadar (also called Hadad), an Edomite king. Its exact location is uncertain. The name likely derives from a verb meaning 'to cry out' or 'emit a call.'
Genesis 36:39 · Word #11
Lexicon H6464
| Lemma | פָּעוּ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤏𐤅 |
| Transliteration | Pau |
| Strong's | H6464 |
| Definition | A proper noun designating a geographic locality in Edom, known as Pau (also spelled Pai), mentioned as the residence of Hadar (also called Hadad), an Edomite king. Its exact location is uncertain. The name likely derives from a verb meaning 'to cry out' or 'emit a call.' |
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 | Pau |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6464-02
Bleating-place
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; place name (toponym) derived from verbal root פעה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper name derives from the root פעה meaning "to cry out" or "bleat." Rendering it as "Bleating-place" preserves its status as a location while transparently reflecting the root’s core sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Pau
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Pai |