סֶ֥רֶד
𐤎𐤓𐤃
Sered
Sered
Proper name designating a descendant of Zebulun, specifically the eponymous ancestor of the clan known as the Seredites within the tribe of Zebulun. The form appears exclusively as a personal name in the genealogical lists rather than as a common noun. Although the name plausibly relates to the concept of trembling or fear, this nuance is not attested in the narrative or poetic use; its primary function is as a lineage marker within the tribal system of ancient Israel.
Genesis 46:14 · Word #3
Lexicon H5624
| Lemma | סֶרֶד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤓𐤃 |
| Transliteration | Sered |
| Strong's | H5624 |
| Definition | Proper name designating a descendant of Zebulun, specifically the eponymous ancestor of the clan known as the Seredites within the tribe of Zebulun. The form appears exclusively as a personal name in the genealogical lists rather than as a common noun. Although the name plausibly relates to the concept of trembling or fear, this nuance is not attested in the narrative or poetic use; its primary function is as a lineage marker within the tribal system of ancient Israel. |
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 | Sered |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5624-02
Trembling-one
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the conjectured root סרד meaning "to tremble." Rendering it as "Trembling-one" preserves the masculine singular form and reflects the probable root sense while maintaining its status as a personal designation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Sered
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: to Trembling-One |