הַ/מֵּאָה֙
𐤄/𐤌𐤀𐤄
Mêʼâh
of the Hundred
Proper noun: Meah – the name of a specific tower mentioned in Jerusalem, likely denoting a physical structure or defensive feature within the city's walls. The term's use as a name is distinct from its meaning as the common noun for 'hundred'; in this context, it designates a toponym rather than a numeral.
Nehemiah 3:1 · Word #17
Lexicon H3968
| Lemma | מֵאָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤀𐤄 |
| Transliteration | Mêʼâh |
| Strong's | H3968 |
| Definition | Proper noun: Meah – the name of a specific tower mentioned in Jerusalem, likely denoting a physical structure or defensive feature within the city's walls. The term's use as a name is distinct from its meaning as the common noun for 'hundred'; in this context, it designates a toponym rather than a numeral. |
Morphology HTd/Acbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the Hundred |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3968-01
the Hundred
| Morphological Notes | Definite article + feminine singular absolute form functioning as a proper noun (toponym) derived from the cardinal number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form includes the definite article and derives from the root meaning "hundred." As a proper noun designating a specific tower, it retains its numerical sense while functioning as a place name, thus rendered "the Hundred." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Hundred
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | This is a proper noun for a specific place/tower; P1 is appropriately specific and needs no adjustment. |