כָּ/אָבָ֣ק
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 5:24 · Word #13
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 HRd/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 H80-03
fine dust
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אָבָק 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, dry, airborne particles rather than general soil. |
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