1072. bikrah

Lexicon

bikrah: Firstborn (female), firstling

Original Word: בִּכְרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: bikrah
Pronunciation: bik-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (bik-raw')
Definition: Firstborn (female), firstling
Meaning: a young she-camel

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dromedary

Feminine of beker; a young she-camel -- dromedary.

see HEBREW beker

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from bakar
Definition
a young camel, dromedary
NASB Translation
young camel (1), young camels (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

בִּכְרָה noun feminine young camel, dromedary (Arabic young she-camel) Jeremiah 2:23; plural construct בִּכְרֵי Isaiah 60:6.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּכַר (bakar), which means "to bear early fruit" or "to be firstborn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for בִּכְרָה (bikrah) in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the specific cultural and economic significance of camels in the Hebrew Bible does not have a direct parallel in the Greek New Testament. However, the general concept of livestock and wealth can be related to Greek terms for animals and possessions, though these are not direct translations.

Usage: The term בִּכְרָה (bikrah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer specifically to a young female camel. It is a term that highlights the youth and gender of the animal, often used in contexts related to wealth, trade, or transportation in ancient times.

Context: The Hebrew word בִּכְרָה (bikrah) appears in the context of ancient Near Eastern culture, where camels were vital for trade and transportation across desert regions. The young she-camel, or bikrah, was particularly valued for its potential in breeding and its ability to carry loads over long distances. In the biblical narrative, camels are often associated with wealth and prosperity, as they were essential assets for nomadic tribes and traders.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used in Genesis 32:15, where Jacob's wealth is described, including "thirty milking camels and their young." This reference underscores the importance of camels in the patriarchal narratives, symbolizing both material wealth and the ability to sustain a large household.

The use of בִּכְרָה (bikrah) in the Hebrew Bible reflects the socio-economic realities of the time, where livestock, including camels, were integral to survival and prosperity. The young she-camel, with its potential for future productivity, was a significant asset in the ancient world.

Forms and Transliterations

בִּכְרָ֥ה בכרה bichRah biḵ·rāh biḵrāh

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 2:23
HEB: מֶ֣ה עָשִׂ֑ית בִּכְרָ֥ה קַלָּ֖ה מְשָׂרֶ֥כֶת
NAS: You are a swift young camel entangling
KJV: [thou art] a swift dromedary traversing
INT: what have done young swift entangling

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1072
1 Occurrence

biḵ·rāh — 1 Occ.