לְ/בָדָ֔ד
𐤋/𐤁𐤃𐤃
bâdâd
alone
Used as an adverb or adjective, בָּדָד means 'alone' or 'in isolation,' indicating being apart from others, in a physical, social, or metaphorical sense. The semantic range encompasses being by oneself, set apart, in solitude, or abandoned, and can extend to describing a state of desolation or exclusion. The word frequently expresses a condition of separateness, whether chosen or imposed, and often carries nuances of vulnerability, uniqueness, or desolation depending on the context.
Micah 7:14 · Word #7
Lexicon H910
| Lemma | בָּדָד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤃𐤃 |
| Transliteration | bâdâd |
| Strong's | H910 |
| Definition | Used as an adverb or adjective, בָּדָד means 'alone' or 'in isolation,' indicating being apart from others, in a physical, social, or metaphorical sense. The semantic range encompasses being by oneself, set apart, in solitude, or abandoned, and can extend to describing a state of desolation or exclusion. The word frequently expresses a condition of separateness, whether chosen or imposed, and often carries nuances of vulnerability, uniqueness, or desolation depending on the context. |
Morphology HR/Ncmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | alone |
SIBI-P1 Translation H910-02
to isolation
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ + masculine singular noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בָּדָד denotes a state of separateness or aloneness derived from the root בדד. The prefixed לְ marks direction or relation, yielding the sense of movement or orientation toward a state of isolation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in isolation
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'to isolation' is slightly off; בָּדָד here is adverbial, describing their state, so 'in isolation' is the more accurate phrase. |