H1334 בָּתַר bâthar → Root

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Root of the בתר bâthar family (4 members).

A verb meaning to cut, cleave, or divide, especially by severing into distinct pieces. It commonly refers to cutting an object or animal into sections, often as part of a ritual or agreement (such as the halving of animals in covenant ceremony). In rare cases, it can extend to general dividing, cutting in two, or separating by physical severance.

Etymology From the root ב-ת-ר, which denotes the act of cutting or splitting apart. The verb בָּתַר derives directly from this root and primarily refers to physical division with an emphasis on separation into parts. There is no attested relationship with other roots meaning 'to divide' in Hebrew beyond the semantic field.

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Kikongo bata to split, strike bat
Kimbundu bata to strike, to beat -bata
Lingala bátá to beat, strike -bata
Umbundu bata to strike -bata

Family members (3)

Lexemes that inherit from this canonical via the SilexRoot family or an additional inheritance edge. Tags show the cognate-propagation status.

  • H1335 בֶּתֶר bether unset

    A piece, segment, or portion, especially a cut or separated part, most notably of flesh or carcass. The term primarily r

  • H1336 בֶּתֶר Bether unset

    Proper name referring to a geographical location, likely meaning 'cleft,' 'crag,' or 'division,' based on its root sense

  • H1338 בִּתְרוֹן Biteron unset

    A specific geographical location east of the Jordan River, likely characterized by rugged or broken terrain, known as Bi

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