בִּלְתִּ֥י
𐤁𐤋𐤕𐤉
biltîy
except
A negational particle meaning 'not, except, without,' typically used to indicate exclusion, limitation, or absence. Functions adverbially or as a conjunction in legal, ritual, and poetic contexts, often paired with prepositions to express phrases such as 'except for,' 'without,' or 'unless.' Can also introduce clauses of exception or condition.
Exodus 22:19 · Word #4
Lexicon H1115
| Lemma | בִּלְתִּי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤋𐤕𐤉 |
| Transliteration | biltîy |
| Strong's | H1115 |
| Definition | A negational particle meaning 'not, except, without,' typically used to indicate exclusion, limitation, or absence. Functions adverbially or as a conjunction in legal, ritual, and poetic contexts, often paired with prepositions to express phrases such as 'except for,' 'without,' or 'unless.' Can also introduce clauses of exception or condition. |
Morphology HC
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | except |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1115-02
except
| Morphological Notes | Negational particle; feminine construct form functioning as a conjunction/adverb of exclusion. |
| Rendering Rationale | Though etymologically derived from בלה ("to wear out"), this feminine construct form has been grammaticalized as a negational particle expressing exclusion or limitation. "Except" best captures its function as an exclusionary conjunction without importing contextual nuance. |
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