רֶ֔בַע
𐤓𐤁𐤏
Reva
Reba
Reba, a proper name referring to a Midianite leader encountered by the Israelites during their encounter with Midian. The lexical meaning of the name is uncertain, but it may be etymologically connected to the notion of 'fourth' or 'quarter' due to its similarity to the common noun רֶבַע (quarter), though this is not definitively established. As a personal name, Reba designates an individual and does not convey a descriptive or titular sense in context.
Joshua 13:21 · Word #28
Lexicon H7254
| Lemma | רֶבַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤁𐤏 |
| Transliteration | Reva |
| Strong's | H7254 |
| Definition | Reba, a proper name referring to a Midianite leader encountered by the Israelites during their encounter with Midian. The lexical meaning of the name is uncertain, but it may be etymologically connected to the notion of 'fourth' or 'quarter' due to its similarity to the common noun רֶבַע (quarter), though this is not definitively established. As a personal name, Reba designates an individual and does not convey a descriptive or titular sense in context. |
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 | Reba |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7254-01
Reba
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun, construct state; functioning as a proper personal name. |
| Rendering Rationale | Although derived from the root meaning "four" or "fourth part," this form functions as a masculine singular proper name. As a personal name, it is rendered transliteratively without attributive meaning, preserving its identity while remaining root-aware in origin. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Reva
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Reba |