אָבֵ֣ל
𐤀𐤁𐤋
Avel Hashitim
Abel
A geographical location name meaning 'Meadow of the Acacias,' designating a specific site east of the Jordan River near the plains of Moab. The term refers to a place notable for its acacia trees, indicating a characteristic natural feature. The phrase often appears in the context of Israelite encampment before crossing the Jordan into Canaan (Numbers 33:49; Joshua 2:1; Micah 6:5). Semantic range restricted to toponymic usage as a place-name, without extended metaphorical or secondary senses.
Numbers 33:49 · Word #7
Lexicon H63
| Lemma | אָבֵל הַשִּׁטִּים |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤁𐤋 𐤄𐤔𐤈𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Avel Hashitim |
| Strong's | H63 |
| Definition | A geographical location name meaning 'Meadow of the Acacias,' designating a specific site east of the Jordan River near the plains of Moab. The term refers to a place notable for its acacia trees, indicating a characteristic natural feature. The phrase often appears in the context of Israelite encampment before crossing the Jordan into Canaan (Numbers 33:49; Joshua 2:1; Micah 6:5). Semantic range restricted to toponymic usage as a place-name, without extended metaphorical or secondary senses. |
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 | Abel |
SIBI-P1 Translation H63-01
Meadow of the Acacias
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular absolute; functioning as a proper toponym composed of אָבֵל + הַשִּׁטִּים. |
| Rendering Rationale | The compound place-name joins אָבֵל (grassy meadow) with הַשִּׁטִּים (the acacias), preserving both root elements and their natural imagery. The singular absolute form functions as a proper geographical designation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Avel Hashitim
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Meadow of the Acacias |