מִ/פַּדָּ֗ן
𐤌/𐤐𐤃𐤍
Padan
from 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 48:7 · Word #3
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 | from Paddan |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6307-03
from the Paddan plateau
| Morphological Notes | Preposition מִן ("from") prefixed to proper noun פַּדָּן; masculine singular geographic name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form combines the preposition מִן ("from") with the proper geographic name פַּדָּן, denoting the broad plateau region associated with Aram. "Paddan plateau" preserves the root sense of an extended plain while reflecting the prefixed preposition. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
from Padan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Aram highland |