bar denotes a male child in direct address and in a command directed toward him.

The attested uses refer to a male child: Proverbs 31:2 addresses a child in relation to a mother, while Psalm 2:12 commands an action toward the child.

1. Male child in address and command · dominant

   In Proverbs 31:2, the construct forms occur in repeated maternal address, including the clauses rendered by the APB as “my son,” “son of my womb,” and “son of my vows.” In Psalm 2:12, the absolute form stands in the command rendered “Kiss the son,” followed by warning and blessing language.

   Proverbs 31:2Psalm 2:12

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with “son” in both verses, including repeated address in Proverbs 31:2 and the command “Kiss the son” in Psalm 2:12. These renderings confirm the clauses rather than isolate each form mechanically.