כְּ/אָבָ֥ק
𐤊/𐤀𐤁𐤒
ʼâbâq
like dust
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.
Isaiah 29:5 · Word #2
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 HR/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 | like dust |
SIBI-P1 Translation H80-04
like fine dust
| Morphological Notes | Prefixed preposition כְ ("like/as") + masculine singular absolute noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אָבָק denotes fine, airborne dust or powder—the product of becoming dusty. The prefixed כְ preposition adds comparison, yielding "like fine dust," while preserving the singular masculine form. |
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