פַּדֶּ֣נָֽ/ה
𐤐𐤃𐤍/𐤄
Padan
Paddan
A geographic term referring to a broad, fertile plateau region in northwestern Mesopotamia, most frequently appearing as part of the compound name Paddan-aram, meaning 'the (broad) plain of Aram.' The term designates a distinct area associated in the Hebrew Bible with the extended family of the patriarchal ancestors, particularly as the homeland of Laban and the residence of Rebekah's kin. Notably, 'Paddan' on its own always serves as a shortened form for the fuller place name, rather than an independent toponym.
Genesis 28:6 · Word #10
Lexicon H6307
| Lemma | פַּדָּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤃𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Padan |
| Strong's | H6307 |
| Definition | A geographic term referring to a broad, fertile plateau region in northwestern Mesopotamia, most frequently appearing as part of the compound name Paddan-aram, meaning 'the (broad) plain of Aram.' The term designates a distinct area associated in the Hebrew Bible with the extended family of the patriarchal ancestors, particularly as the homeland of Laban and the residence of Rebekah's kin. Notably, 'Paddan' on its own always serves as a shortened form for the fuller place name, rather than an independent toponym. |
Morphology HNp/Sd
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Paddan |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6307-04
toward Paddan-plateau
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular, with directional ה (locative suffix) indicating movement toward the place. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the geographic plateau region known as Paddan, likely associated with the idea of a broad expanse. The directional ה suffix (-ah) is preserved by rendering it "toward," reflecting the morphological form without adding contextual detail. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Padan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Aram highland |