הַ/שִּׁמְעֹנִ֜י
𐤄/𐤔𐤌𐤏𐤍𐤉
Shimeoni
Simeon
A member or descendant of the Israelite tribe of Shimʻon (Simeon). Refers collectively to people belonging to this tribal group. Across biblical contexts, designates individuals, families, clans, or the entire tribe descending from Shimʻon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel). Frequently appears as a marker of genealogical or tribal affiliation within lists, narratives, and censuses.
Joshua 21:4 · Word #14
Lexicon H8099
| Lemma | שִׁמְעֹנִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤌𐤏𐤍𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Shimeoni |
| Strong's | H8099 |
| Definition | A member or descendant of the Israelite tribe of Shimʻon (Simeon). Refers collectively to people belonging to this tribal group. Across biblical contexts, designates individuals, families, clans, or the entire tribe descending from Shimʻon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel). Frequently appears as a marker of genealogical or tribal affiliation within lists, narratives, and censuses. |
Morphology HTd/Ngmsa
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 | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Simeon |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8099-01
the Shimʻonite
| Morphological Notes | Noun, gentilic; masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ); denotes one male member of the tribal lineage of Shimʻon. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular gentilic with the definite article, indicating a single male member of the tribe descending from Shimʻon. "Shimʻonite" preserves the patronymic sense of descent while retaining the name rooted in שמע. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Shimeoni
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Gentilic noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the Shimʻonite |
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