בָּלִים֙
𐤁𐤋𐤉𐤌
bâleh
old
An adjective meaning 'worn out' or 'decayed,' typically referring to material objects, such as clothing or other tangible items, that have deteriorated through use or the passage of time. The term is used in reference to items that are no longer serviceable or have lost their original integrity due to wear.
Joshua 9:4 · Word #9
Lexicon H1087
| Lemma | בָּלֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | bâleh |
| Strong's | H1087 |
| Definition | An adjective meaning 'worn out' or 'decayed,' typically referring to material objects, such as clothing or other tangible items, that have deteriorated through use or the passage of time. The term is used in reference to items that are no longer serviceable or have lost their original integrity due to wear. |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | old |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1087-01
worn-out ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from בלה, expressing deterioration through use or age. The masculine plural absolute form is preserved by rendering it as "worn-out ones," reflecting both the adjectival quality and plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
worn-out ones
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Worn-out ones' specifically and contextually describes the sacks, matching the Hebrew adjective. |