לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
𐤋/𐤁𐤋𐤕𐤉
biltîy
to no
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.
Isaiah 44:10 · Word #6
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 HR/C
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to no |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1115-03
so as not to
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ prefixed to the negational particle בִּלְתִּי; functions as a conjunction introducing purpose or prevention clauses. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form לְבִלְתִּי combines the prefixed preposition לְ (“to/for”) with the negational particle בִּלְתִּי, yielding a purposive negation. "So as not to" preserves the exclusionary force of the particle together with the directional/purpose nuance of the prefixed לְ. |
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