לַ/אֲר֕וֹד
𐤋/𐤀𐤓𐤅𐤃
Arod
to Arod
A personal name, most likely denoting 'Arod,' a descendant of Gad listed in genealogical records. The word itself does not function as a common noun but as a proper name. The exact meaning is unclear, though it may be associated with notions of 'fugitive' or 'wanderer' based on possible root connections. In biblical contexts, it appears strictly as a genealogical designation within the tribe of Gad.
Numbers 26:17 · Word #1
Lexicon H720
| Lemma | אֲרוֹד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤓𐤅𐤃 |
| Transliteration | Arod |
| Strong's | H720 |
| Definition | A personal name, most likely denoting 'Arod,' a descendant of Gad listed in genealogical records. The word itself does not function as a common noun but as a proper name. The exact meaning is unclear, though it may be associated with notions of 'fugitive' or 'wanderer' based on possible root connections. In biblical contexts, it appears strictly as a genealogical designation within the tribe of Gad. |
Morphology HR/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to Arod |
SIBI-P1 Translation H720-01
to Arod
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לַ (to) + proper masculine singular noun (personal name), no pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper masculine singular personal name with the prefixed preposition לַ ("to"). As it functions strictly as a genealogical designation, the rendering preserves the name "Arod" while reflecting the prefixed directional preposition. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
to Arod
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: to Arod |