הַ/בְּדֹֽלַח
𐤄/𐤁𐤃𐤋𐤇
bᵉdôlach
of bdellium
A rare noun referring to bdellium, an aromatic resin or gum, likely of foreign import and valued for its fragrance or appearance; in some contexts, possibly a precious stone or substance with lustrous, translucent qualities. The precise botanical or mineral identity is uncertain, but the Hebrew term denotes a valued natural product distinct for its texture and clarity.
Numbers 11:7 · Word #7
Lexicon H916
| Lemma | בְּדֹלַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤃𐤋𐤇 |
| Transliteration | bᵉdôlach |
| Strong's | H916 |
| Definition | A rare noun referring to bdellium, an aromatic resin or gum, likely of foreign import and valued for its fragrance or appearance; in some contexts, possibly a precious stone or substance with lustrous, translucent qualities. The precise botanical or mineral identity is uncertain, but the Hebrew term denotes a valued natural product distinct for its texture and clarity. |
Morphology HTd/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 | of bdellium |
SIBI-P1 Translation H916-01
the bdellium resin
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state with prefixed definite article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a rare, valued aromatic substance identified as bdellium; rendering it as "bdellium resin" preserves its identity as a distinct natural product. The prefixed definite article הַ is reflected by "the," and the singular masculine form is maintained in English. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the bdellium resin
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly renders the noun and its specifier ('the bdellium resin'); maintains the specificity required by the Hebrew and silex_definition. |