בַּר
𐤁𐤓
bar
son of
Male offspring, son; by extension, male descendant or member of a group. In Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, primarily denotes a biological son, but can also refer to a descendant, member, or, in certain constructions, a person characterized by a particular trait (e.g., 'son of old age,' i.e., elderly or aged person; 'sons of the exile,' i.e., those belonging to the group of returnees from exile).
Ezra 5:2 · Word #4
Lexicon H1247
| Lemma | בַּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤓 |
| Transliteration | bar |
| Strong's | H1247 |
| Definition | Male offspring, son; by extension, male descendant or member of a group. In Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, primarily denotes a biological son, but can also refer to a descendant, member, or, in certain constructions, a person characterized by a particular trait (e.g., 'son of old age,' i.e., elderly or aged person; 'sons of the exile,' i.e., those belonging to the group of returnees from exile). |
Morphology ANcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | son of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1247-01
winnowed grain
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from ברר, expressing that which has been selected and purified through winnowing. "Winnowed grain" preserves the root idea of separation and cleansing while reflecting the masculine singular absolute form. |
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