וָ/יֶ֖פֶת
𐤅/𐤉𐤐𐤕
Yefet
and 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 7:13 · Word #8
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 HC/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and Japheth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3315-03
And Yepheth
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וָ + proper masculine singular name (Np). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form consists of the conjunction וָ ("and") prefixed to the proper name יֶפֶת (Yepheth). The name is preserved in transliteration to retain its identity while reflecting its root association with expansion. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and Yefet
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: to Yepheth |