יָֽפֶת
𐤉𐤐𐤕
Yefet
Japheth
Yepheth (Japheth) is a proper noun referring to one of the sons of Noah, traditionally viewed as the progenitor of a broad lineage of peoples. The primary lexical meaning is the personal name Yepheth, with the underlying nuance of 'expansion' connected to its root. Its semantic range includes: (1) a proper name for an individual in genealogical lists and narrative settings; (2) by extension, the descendants or peoples thought to descend from this individual.
Genesis 5:32 · Word #14
Lexicon H3315
| Lemma | יֶפֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤐𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Yefet |
| Strong's | H3315 |
| Definition | Yepheth (Japheth) is a proper noun referring to one of the sons of Noah, traditionally viewed as the progenitor of a broad lineage of peoples. The primary lexical meaning is the personal name Yepheth, with the underlying nuance of 'expansion' connected to its root. Its semantic range includes: (1) a proper name for an individual in genealogical lists and narrative settings; (2) by extension, the descendants or peoples thought to descend from this individual. |
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 | Japheth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3315-04
Yepheth the Expansive
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper name derived from the root פתח, carrying the nuance of openness or expansion. Rendering it as "Yepheth the Expansive" preserves the personal name while reflecting its underlying root meaning. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yefet
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: to Yepheth |