בָּלָ֑ק
𐤁𐤋𐤒
Balaq
Balak
Balak — a proper name referring specifically to a Moabite king in the late wilderness period, known primarily from the narrative in the Book of Numbers. The name's lexical meaning is uncertain, but is sometimes interpreted as 'devastator' or 'one who lays waste.' In the Hebrew Bible, it exclusively designates the historical king Balak, son of Zippor.
Numbers 22:15 · Word #3
Lexicon H1111
| Lemma | בָּלָק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤋𐤒 |
| Transliteration | Balaq |
| Strong's | H1111 |
| Definition | Balak — a proper name referring specifically to a Moabite king in the late wilderness period, known primarily from the narrative in the Book of Numbers. The name's lexical meaning is uncertain, but is sometimes interpreted as 'devastator' or 'one who lays waste.' In the Hebrew Bible, it exclusively designates the historical king Balak, son of Zippor. |
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 | Balak |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1111-01
Balak
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | Although the root בלק is conjecturally linked to devastation, in the Hebrew Bible this form functions exclusively as a masculine proper name. Therefore it is rendered as the historical name "Balak," preserving its morphological status as a singular proper noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Balaq
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Balak |
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