Strong's Lexicon betser: Ore, precious metal, fortress Original Word: בֶּצֶר Word Origin: From the root בָּצַר (batsar), meaning "to cut off" or "to fortify." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, related concepts of wealth and security can be found in Greek words such as πλοῦτος (ploutos, G4149) for wealth and φρούριον (phourion, G5432) for fortress. Usage: The Hebrew word "betser" primarily refers to a valuable metal or ore, often implying wealth or treasure. It can also denote a fortified place or stronghold, reflecting security and protection. The dual meanings highlight both material wealth and the concept of safety or refuge. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, metals such as gold and silver were highly valued, not only for their economic worth but also for their symbolic representation of divine blessing and prosperity. Fortresses were crucial in ancient times for protection against enemies, serving as places of refuge and defense. The dual usage of "betser" reflects the importance of both wealth and security in the cultural and historical context of the Bible. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom batsar Definition precious ore, an ingot NASB Translation gold (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [בֶּ֫צֶר] noun [masculine] precious ore (A&W105 Thes), > gold, ring-gold HoffmZA 1887, 48 f. Hiob 70 (A W Thes ore as that broken off; Hoffm compare Arabic  ring, Hebrew בָּצְרָה enclosure, Talmud בטרא finger-measure, etc.; a √ II. בצר must then be assumed, =  ) — בָּצֶ֑ר Job 22:24 ("" אוֺפִיר q. v.); בְּצָרֶיךָ Job 22:25 ("" כֶּסֶף) possibly also בִּצְרֵי כֶּסֶף Psalm 68:31 for ᵑ0 ׳בְּרַצֵּיכֿ, compare Checritical note NeJBL, 1891, 151. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gold defense From batsar; strictly a clipping, i.e. Gold (as dug out) -- gold defence. see HEBREW batsar Forms and Transliterations בְּצָרֶ֑יךָ בָּ֑צֶר בצר בצריך bā·ṣer bāṣer Batzer bə·ṣā·re·ḵā bəṣāreḵā betzaReichaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 22:24 HEB: עָפָ֥ר בָּ֑צֶר וּבְצ֖וּר נְחָלִ֣ים NAS: And place [your] gold in the dust, KJV: Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, INT: the dust gold the stones of the brooks Job 22:25 2 Occurrences |
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