Strong's Lexicon Botsqath: Bozkath Original Word: בָּצְקַת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to swell or bulge Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Bozkath, as it is a specific Hebrew place name without a New Testament counterpart. Usage: Bozkath is a town mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the territory of Judah. It is noted as the hometown of King Josiah's mother, Jedidah. Cultural and Historical Background: Bozkath was a town located in the Shephelah, the lowland region of Judah. This area was known for its fertile land and strategic location, serving as a buffer zone between the coastal plains and the central highlands. The town's mention in the context of King Josiah's lineage highlights its significance in the royal history of Judah. During the time of the kings, towns like Bozkath were integral to the agricultural and economic stability of the kingdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as batseq Definition a city in Judah NASB Translation Bozkath (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּצְקַת proper name, of a location (? compare Arabic  an elevated region covered with volcanic stones) city of Judah toward Philistines, בָּצְקַת Joshua 15:39; בָּצְקַת֑ 2 Kings 22:1 (home of Josiah's mother). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bozcath, Boskath From batseq; a swell of ground; Botscath, a place in Palestine -- Bozcath, Boskath. see HEBREW batseq Forms and Transliterations וּבָצְקַ֖ת ובצקת מִבָּצְקַֽת׃ מבצקת׃ mib·bā·ṣə·qaṯ mibbāṣəqaṯ mibbatzeKat ū·ḇā·ṣə·qaṯ ūḇāṣəqaṯ uvatzeKatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:39 HEB: לָכִ֥ישׁ וּבָצְקַ֖ת וְעֶגְלֽוֹן׃ NAS: Lachish and Bozkath and Eglon, KJV: Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon, INT: Lachish and Bozkath and Eglon 2 Kings 22:1 2 Occurrences |
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