אָבָ֣ק
𐤀𐤁𐤒
ʼâbâq
powder
Fine, loose particles of matter; dust or powder. Used to refer to minute, dry particles that are easily dispersed by wind or physical disturbance. In some contexts refers more generally to the dry, parched soil or earth, especially in poetic language.
Deuteronomy 28:24 · Word #6
Lexicon H80
| Lemma | אָבָק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤁𐤒 |
| Transliteration | ʼâbâq |
| Strong's | H80 |
| Definition | Fine, loose particles of matter; dust or powder. Used to refer to minute, dry particles that are easily dispersed by wind or physical disturbance. In some contexts refers more generally to the dry, parched soil or earth, especially in poetic language. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | powder |
SIBI-P1 Translation H80-01
fine dust
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to become dusty" or "raise dust," and denotes the fine, loose particles produced by such action. "Fine dust" preserves the focus on minute, airborne or easily dispersed particles rather than general soil. |
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