בִּלְתִּ֖י
𐤁𐤋𐤕𐤉
biltîy
unless
A negational particle meaning 'not, except, without,' typically used to indicate exclusion, limitation, or absence. Functions adverbially or as a conjunction in legal, ritual, and poetic contexts, often paired with prepositions to express phrases such as 'except for,' 'without,' or 'unless.' Can also introduce clauses of exception or condition.
Amos 3:4 · Word #11
Lexicon H1115
| Lemma | בִּלְתִּי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤋𐤕𐤉 |
| Transliteration | biltîy |
| Strong's | H1115 |
| Definition | A negational particle meaning 'not, except, without,' typically used to indicate exclusion, limitation, or absence. Functions adverbially or as a conjunction in legal, ritual, and poetic contexts, often paired with prepositions to express phrases such as 'except for,' 'without,' or 'unless.' Can also introduce clauses of exception or condition. |
Morphology HC
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | unless |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1115-02
except
| Morphological Notes | Negational particle; feminine construct form functioning as a conjunction/adverb of exclusion. |
| Rendering Rationale | Though etymologically derived from בלה ("to wear out"), this feminine construct form has been grammaticalized as a negational particle expressing exclusion or limitation. "Except" best captures its function as an exclusionary conjunction without importing contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
except
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 adheres to the exclusionary meaning in this context. |