Strong's Lexicon bira: Citadel, fortress, palace Original Word: בִּירָא Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be elevated or fortified. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3794 (ὀχύρωμα, ochyrōma) - meaning fortress or stronghold. - G4172 (πόλις, polis) - meaning city, often implying a fortified place. Usage: The Hebrew word "bira" refers to a fortified structure, often a citadel or palace, that serves as a stronghold or place of protection. It is used in the context of a secure and elevated place, often associated with royal or governmental authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, citadels were central to city defense and governance. They were typically built on elevated ground, providing a strategic advantage against invaders. These structures were not only military fortifications but also centers of administration and residence for rulers. The concept of a "bira" reflects the importance of security and authority in ancient societies, where the strength of a city was often measured by the robustness of its citadel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee biretha. Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּירְתָא (Baer תָּא-) noun feminine emphatic castle (so Egyptian Aramaic RevS361. A 5; B 1, 2 S-CPap. B 3, C 16 +; Nabataean = temple CISii. 164. 3; Biblical Hebrew בִּירָה); — Ezra 6:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance palace (Aramaic) corresponding to biyrah; a palace -- palace. see HEBREW biyrah Forms and Transliterations בְּבִֽירְתָ֛א בבירתא bə·ḇî·rə·ṯā bəḇîrəṯā bevireTaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:2 HEB: וְהִשְׁתְּכַ֣ח בְּאַחְמְתָ֗א בְּבִֽירְתָ֛א דִּ֛י בְּמָדַ֥י KJV: at Achmetha, in the palace that [is] in the province INT: was found Ecbatana the palace which of Media 1 Occurrence |
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