בְּ/פַדַּ֣ן
𐤁/𐤐𐤃𐤍
Padan
in 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 46:15 · Word #7
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 HR/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in Paddan |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6307-02
in the Paddan plateau
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְ ("in") + proper masculine singular place name פדן (Paddan). |
| Rendering Rationale | The prefixed preposition בְ is rendered as "in," attached to the proper geographic name פדן. "Paddan plateau" reflects the term’s consistent use as a designation for the broad plain of Aram, preserving its root sense of an extended, stretched-out region. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in Padan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Aram highland |
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