Strong's Lexicon betsa: Gain, profit, unjust gain, plunder Original Word: בֶּצַע Word Origin: From the root בָּצַע (batsa), meaning "to cut off" or "to break off." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 4124 (pleonexia): Often translated as "greed" or "covetousness," reflecting a similar concept of desiring more than what is rightfully one's own. - Strong's Greek 146 (aischrokerdes): Meaning "greedy for gain," particularly in the context of dishonest or shameful profit. Usage: The Hebrew word "betsa" primarily refers to gain or profit, often with a negative connotation of unjust or dishonest gain. It is used in contexts where material gain is pursued at the expense of righteousness or justice. The term can imply greed or covetousness, highlighting the moral and ethical implications of seeking wealth through unrighteous means. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, as in many ancient cultures, wealth and material possessions were often seen as signs of blessing and prosperity. However, the Hebrew Scriptures consistently emphasize that the pursuit of wealth should not come at the cost of justice, integrity, or obedience to God's commandments. The prophets and wisdom literature frequently warn against the dangers of greed and the pursuit of dishonest gain, urging the community to uphold justice and righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom batsa Definition gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit NASB Translation dishonest gain (4), end (1), gain (7), illicitly (1), plunder (1), profit (4), unjust gain (4), unjust* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֶּ֫צַע noun masculine gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit — בֶּ֫צַע Genesis 37:26 7t. (construct Judges 5:19 +); בָּ֑צַע Exodus 18:21 7t.; suffix בִּצֱע֑ךָ Jeremiah 22:17; בִּצְעֵךְ Jeremiah 51:13; Ezekiel 22:13; בִּצְעוֺ Isaiah 56:11; Isaiah 57:17; בִּצְעָם Ezekiel 33:31; Micah 4:13; — gain made by violence (nearly = plunder) Judges 5:19; Micah 4:13; more Generally, unjust gain Exodus 18:21; 1 Samuel 8:3; Psalm 119:36; Proverbs 28:16; Isaiah 33:15; Isaiah 56:11; Isaiah 57:17; Jeremiah 22:17; Jeremiah 51:13; Ezekiel 22:13; Ezekiel 33:21; as accusative of congnate meaning with verb with בָּצַע Proverbs 1:19; Proverbs 15:27; Jeremiah 6:13; Jeremiah 8:10; Ezekiel 22:27; Habakkuk 2:9; profit (with selfish suggestion) ׳מהבֿ Genesis 37:26; Malachi 3:14 compare Psalm 30:10; Job 22:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance covetousness, dishonest gain, lucre, profit From batsa'; plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust) -- covetousness, (dishonest) gain, lucre, profit. see HEBREW batsa' Forms and Transliterations בְּבֶ֣צַע בִּצְע֛וֹ בִּצְעֵ֖ךְ בִּצְעֵֽךְ׃ בִּצְעֶ֑ךָ בִצְעָ֖ם בֶ֝֗צַע בֶּ֗צַע בֶּ֝֗צַע בֶּ֥צַע בָ֑צַע בָּ֑צַע בָּֽצַע׃ בבצע בצע בצע׃ בצעו בצעך בצעך׃ בצעם הַבָּ֑צַע הבצע לְבִצְע֖וֹ לבצעו bā·ṣa‘ ḇā·ṣa‘ bāṣa‘ ḇāṣa‘ Batza bə·ḇe·ṣa‘ be·ṣa‘ ḇe·ṣa‘ bəḇeṣa‘ beṣa‘ ḇeṣa‘ Betza beVetza ḇiṣ‘ām biṣ‘êḵ biṣ‘eḵā biṣ‘ōw ḇiṣ·‘ām biṣ·‘e·ḵā biṣ·‘êḵ biṣ·‘ōw bitzEch bitzEcha bitzO hab·bā·ṣa‘ habbāṣa‘ habBatza lə·ḇiṣ·‘ōw ləḇiṣ‘ōw levitzO Vatza Vetza vitzAmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 37:26 HEB: אֶחָ֑יו מַה־ בֶּ֗צַע כִּ֤י נַהֲרֹג֙ NAS: What profit is it for us to kill KJV: unto his brethren, What profit [is it] if we slay INT: brothers What profit for to kill Exodus 18:21 Judges 5:19 1 Samuel 8:3 Job 22:3 Psalm 30:9 Psalm 119:36 Proverbs 1:19 Proverbs 15:27 Proverbs 28:16 Isaiah 33:15 Isaiah 56:11 Isaiah 57:17 Jeremiah 6:13 Jeremiah 8:10 Jeremiah 22:17 Jeremiah 51:13 Ezekiel 22:13 Ezekiel 22:27 Ezekiel 33:31 Habakkuk 2:9 Malachi 3:14 22 Occurrences |
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