בֵצָ֔י
𐤁𐤑𐤉
Betsay
Bezai
Bêtsay is a proper noun designating the name of an Israelite clan leader listed among the returnees from the Babylonian exile. The primary lexical function is as a personal or family name rather than conveying an independent semantic concept. The meaning of the name itself is uncertain due to obscure etymology and the lack of context outside the returnee lists.
Nehemiah 7:23 · Word #2
Lexicon H1209
| Lemma | בֵּצַי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤑𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Betsay |
| Strong's | H1209 |
| Definition | Bêtsay is a proper noun designating the name of an Israelite clan leader listed among the returnees from the Babylonian exile. The primary lexical function is as a personal or family name rather than conveying an independent semantic concept. The meaning of the name itself is uncertain due to obscure etymology and the lack of context outside the returnee lists. |
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 | Bezai |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1209-02
Betsay
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; personal/clan name. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a singular proper name (HNp) designating a post-exilic clan leader or family. Since the etymology is uncertain and functions purely as a name, it is rendered by transliteration rather than by a semantic gloss. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Betsay
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Betsay |
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