Strong's Lexicon bitstsaron: Fortress, stronghold Original Word: בָּצָּרוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root בצר (batsar), meaning "to cut off" or "to make inaccessible." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "φρούριον" (phourion), meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." Usage: The term "bitstsaron" refers to a place of defense or a fortified location. It is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe a place of safety and protection, often associated with God's provision and security for His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, fortresses were crucial for protection against invading armies and marauders. They were typically built on elevated ground and constructed with thick walls to withstand sieges. The concept of a fortress was not only physical but also spiritual, symbolizing God's protection over Israel. The imagery of God as a fortress is prevalent in the Psalms and other poetic literature, reflecting the cultural understanding of divine protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom batsar Definition a stronghold NASB Translation stronghold (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּצָּרוֺן noun [masculine] stronghold, ׳לְב Zechariah 9:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stronghold Masculine intensive from batsar; a fortress -- stronghold. see HEBREW batsar Forms and Transliterations לְבִצָּר֔וֹן לבצרון lə·ḇiṣ·ṣā·rō·wn ləḇiṣṣārōwn levitztzaRonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Zechariah 9:12 HEB: שׁ֚וּבוּ לְבִצָּר֔וֹן אֲסִירֵ֖י הַתִּקְוָ֑ה NAS: Return to the stronghold, O prisoners KJV: Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners INT: Return to the stronghold prisoners have the hope 1 Occurrence |
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