הָֽ/אֱמֹרִ֑י
𐤄/𐤀𐤌𐤓𐤉
Emori
the Amorite
Refers to a member of the Amorite people, a distinct Northwest Semitic group frequently mentioned among the inhabitants of ancient Canaan prior to and during the early Israelite period. The term can denote either individual members or the entire group collectively, commonly categorized with other pre-Israelite populations of the region. In wider usage, it sometimes functions as a representative label for all inhabitants of Canaan, but also specifically for the population residing in highland or mountainous areas attributed to the Amorites.
Numbers 21:13 · Word #10
Lexicon H567
| Lemma | אֱמֹרִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Emori |
| Strong's | H567 |
| Definition | Refers to a member of the Amorite people, a distinct Northwest Semitic group frequently mentioned among the inhabitants of ancient Canaan prior to and during the early Israelite period. The term can denote either individual members or the entire group collectively, commonly categorized with other pre-Israelite populations of the region. In wider usage, it sometimes functions as a representative label for all inhabitants of Canaan, but also specifically for the population residing in highland or mountainous areas attributed to the Amorites. |
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 | the Amorite |
SIBI-P1 Translation H567-02
the Amorite
| Morphological Notes | Noun, gentilic; masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular gentilic with the definite article, denoting a specific member of the Amorite people. As an established ethnic designation derived from אמר, the most faithful root-aware rendering preserves the proper ethnic identity rather than speculating on uncertain etymology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Emori
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Gentilic noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Amorite |
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