רִמּ֛וֹן
𐤓𐤌𐤅𐤍
Eyn Rimon
Rimmon
En-Rimmon is a proper noun designating a specific location, signifying 'Spring of Rimmon' or 'Spring of the Pomegranate.' It consistently refers to a settlement or site, most likely named after a prominent natural spring associated with either the pomegranate tree or a deity, person, or clan called Rimmon. In biblical references, it identifies a town in the territorial allotment of Judah and later occupied by returning exiles. The construction of the name indicates both a natural water source and a notable feature or namesake characterizing the settlement.
Nehemiah 11:29 · Word #2
Lexicon H5884
| Lemma | עֵין רִמּוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤉𐤍 𐤓𐤌𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Eyn Rimon |
| Strong's | H5884 |
| Definition | En-Rimmon is a proper noun designating a specific location, signifying 'Spring of Rimmon' or 'Spring of the Pomegranate.' It consistently refers to a settlement or site, most likely named after a prominent natural spring associated with either the pomegranate tree or a deity, person, or clan called Rimmon. In biblical references, it identifies a town in the territorial allotment of Judah and later occupied by returning exiles. The construction of the name indicates both a natural water source and a notable feature or namesake characterizing the settlement. |
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 | Rimmon |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5884-01
Pomegranate-One
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (HNp); absolute form; no suffixes. |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper name רִמּוֹן derives from the root meaning "pomegranate" and conveys abundance or fruitfulness. Rendering it as "Pomegranate-One" preserves the root imagery while reflecting its use as a singular masculine proper name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Eyn Rimon
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Pomegranate-One |