טַבָּֽת
𐤈𐤁𐤕
Tabat
Tabbath
Ṭabbath is a proper noun denoting a specific geographic location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible—a place identified as east of the Jordan River. The precise meaning of the name is uncertain due to unclear etymology. The word is used exclusively as a toponym, referring to a site encountered in the narrative of Gideon's victory over the Midianites (Judges 7:22).
Judges 7:22 · Word #24
Lexicon H2888
| Lemma | טַבַּת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤁𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Tabat |
| Strong's | H2888 |
| Definition | Ṭabbath is a proper noun denoting a specific geographic location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible—a place identified as east of the Jordan River. The precise meaning of the name is uncertain due to unclear etymology. The word is used exclusively as a toponym, referring to a site encountered in the narrative of Gideon's victory over the Midianites (Judges 7:22). |
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 | Tabbath |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2888-01
Ṭabbath
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun; place name; singular; absolute form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a proper place name with no recoverable Hebrew root or transparent meaning. As a toponym of uncertain derivation, it is best rendered by transliteration, preserving its identity as a specific location. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Tabat
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Ṭabbath |