לַפִּיד֑וֹת
𐤋𐤐𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤕
Lapidot
Lappidoth
Lappîydôth is a proper noun used as a personal name, meaning 'torches' or 'flames', derived from the plural of the noun לַפִּיד (lappid, 'torch, flame'). In the biblical text, this name is most notably attributed to the individual identified as the husband of the prophetess Deborah. While functioning as a personal name in context, the underlying literal meaning refers to devices or objects that produce light, such as torches. The semantic range covers personal naming convention and metaphorical associations with light or burning.
Judges 4:4 · Word #5
Lexicon H3941
| Lemma | לַפִּידוֹת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤐𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Lapidot |
| Strong's | H3941 |
| Definition | Lappîydôth is a proper noun used as a personal name, meaning 'torches' or 'flames', derived from the plural of the noun לַפִּיד (lappid, 'torch, flame'). In the biblical text, this name is most notably attributed to the individual identified as the husband of the prophetess Deborah. While functioning as a personal name in context, the underlying literal meaning refers to devices or objects that produce light, such as torches. The semantic range covers personal naming convention and metaphorical associations with light or burning. |
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 | Lappidoth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3941-01
Torches
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural noun; proper name form derived from לַפִּיד (torch, flame). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is the feminine plural of לַפִּיד (torch, flame), derived from the root meaning to shine or blaze. Rendering it as "Torches" preserves both the plural morphology and the concrete root sense of burning light. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Lapidot
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Torches |