בָּֽדֶק
𐤁𐤃𐤒
bedeq
breach
A gap, fissure, or crack in a structure (such as a wall, house, or ship), typically the result of wear, stress, or damage; by extension, the term can refer to a breach or flaw that has developed, particularly one that requires repair. Frequently used in contexts involving architectural maintenance, especially the Temple, as well as nautical imagery (such as a leak in a ship).
2 Kings 12:6 · Word #16
Lexicon H919
| Lemma | בֶּדֶק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤃𐤒 |
| Transliteration | bedeq |
| Strong's | H919 |
| Definition | A gap, fissure, or crack in a structure (such as a wall, house, or ship), typically the result of wear, stress, or damage; by extension, the term can refer to a breach or flaw that has developed, particularly one that requires repair. Frequently used in contexts involving architectural maintenance, especially the Temple, as well as nautical imagery (such as a leak in a ship). |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | breach |
SIBI-P1 Translation H919-01
structural breach
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a discovered flaw or gap in a structure—something identified through inspection (בדק) and requiring repair. "Structural breach" preserves the architectural focus and the sense of a defect exposed for mending. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
structural breach
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is both lexically accurate and contextually fitting; no change required. |