אֲרָֽם
𐤀𐤓𐤌
Padan
Aram
A geographic term referring to a broad, fertile plateau region in northwestern Mesopotamia, most frequently appearing as part of the compound name Paddan-aram, meaning 'the (broad) plain of Aram.' The term designates a distinct area associated in the Hebrew Bible with the extended family of the patriarchal ancestors, particularly as the homeland of Laban and the residence of Rebekah's kin. Notably, 'Paddan' on its own always serves as a shortened form for the fuller place name, rather than an independent toponym.
Genesis 35:26 · Word #14
Lexicon H6307
| Lemma | פַּדָּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤃𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Padan |
| Strong's | H6307 |
| Definition | A geographic term referring to a broad, fertile plateau region in northwestern Mesopotamia, most frequently appearing as part of the compound name Paddan-aram, meaning 'the (broad) plain of Aram.' The term designates a distinct area associated in the Hebrew Bible with the extended family of the patriarchal ancestors, particularly as the homeland of Laban and the residence of Rebekah's kin. Notably, 'Paddan' on its own always serves as a shortened form for the fuller place name, rather than an independent toponym. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Aram |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6307-01
Aram highland
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; geographic name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper name derives from a root associated with height or elevated terrain, referring to the highland region of the Arameans. Rendering it as "Aram highland" preserves both the toponym and its root sense of elevated land. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Padan
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Aram highland |
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