מִדְיָנִ֜ים
𐤌𐤃𐤉𐤍𐤉𐤌
Mideyani
Midianites
Denotes a member of the people or group associated with Midian; an inhabitant or descendant of Midian. Used in biblical texts to identify individuals or peoples originating from the land of Midian, emphasizing ethnic, geographic, or social identity. The term is typically applied to non-Israelite groups encountered in narratives concerning interactions, alliances, or conflicts with the Israelites.
Genesis 37:28 · Word #3
Lexicon H4084
| Lemma | מִדְיָנִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤃𐤉𐤍𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Mideyani |
| Strong's | H4084 |
| Definition | Denotes a member of the people or group associated with Midian; an inhabitant or descendant of Midian. Used in biblical texts to identify individuals or peoples originating from the land of Midian, emphasizing ethnic, geographic, or social identity. The term is typically applied to non-Israelite groups encountered in narratives concerning interactions, alliances, or conflicts with the Israelites. |
Morphology HNgmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | g — Gentilic — Gentilic noun (nationality/origin) |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Midianites |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4084-04
Midianites
| Morphological Notes | Noun, gentilic adjective used substantivally; masculine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine plural gentilic derived from מִדְיָן (Midyan) with the -י suffix, denoting members of the people associated with Midian. "Midianites" preserves both the ethnic affiliation and the plural masculine morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Mideyanim
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Gentilic noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the Midyanite |