In the meaning "by means of" in Syriac this form is often replaced by the more recent ܒܐܝܕܝ or sg. ܒܐܝܕ, often but not necessarily in cases where the literal semantic context of "hand" is still somewhat present. Forms may also be alternated for literary effect, for an example of which see 1Mac7a1 2:7. Note, too, that in the targumim “by means of” never refers to inanimates.
See also s.v. bˀydˀ adv.