הַ/בָּצֵ֤ק
𐤄/𐤁𐤑𐤒
bâtsêq
the dough
A mass of dough prepared from kneaded flour and water, especially in a leavened state—i.e., in the process of rising due to fermentation. In biblical usage, refers specifically to bread dough in preparation for baking, and can be a collective term for batches of dough in the context of meal preparation, baking, or ritual offering. The focus is typically on the raw, unbaked, or fermenting state, especially in contrast with unleavened states during certain religious observances.
2 Samuel 13:8 · Word #10
Lexicon H1217
| Lemma | בָּצֵק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤑𐤒 |
| Transliteration | bâtsêq |
| Strong's | H1217 |
| Definition | A mass of dough prepared from kneaded flour and water, especially in a leavened state—i.e., in the process of rising due to fermentation. In biblical usage, refers specifically to bread dough in preparation for baking, and can be a collective term for batches of dough in the context of meal preparation, baking, or ritual offering. The focus is typically on the raw, unbaked, or fermenting state, especially in contrast with unleavened states during certain religious observances. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | the dough |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1217-03
the swelling dough
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to swell" and denotes dough in its rising, fermenting state. The masculine singular noun with definite article is rendered as "the swelling dough," preserving both the root imagery and definiteness. |
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