# \*bzḳ: 'to scatter, sow' 1, 'flash of lightning' 2

> Proto-Semitic *bzḳ, 'to scatter, sow' 1, 'flash of lightning' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*bzḳ |
| Meaning | 'to scatter, sow' 1, 'flash of lightning' 2 |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | בָּזָק 2 (HALOT 118) | HALOT 118 | gloss withheld |
| Judaic Aramaic | bzq 1; 2 (HALOT 118) | HALOT 118 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | bzq 1 (HALOT 118) | HALOT 118 | gloss withheld |
| Mandaic Aramaic | bzq 1 (HALOT 118) | HALOT 118 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | bazaqa 1 (HALOT 118) | HALOT 118 | gloss withheld |

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## Linked from

- [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>)

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Cite as: di Mino, Tom. 2026. Linear A Lexicon. Plasma AI. https://linear-a.ai/. Data: kaphtor, commit add28e94.