Berean Strong's Lexicon borith: Soap, Lye, Cleansing Agent Original Word: בֹּרִית Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרָה (barah), meaning "to purify" or "to cleanse." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "borith," the concept of cleansing and purification is echoed in Greek terms such as καθαρίζω (katharizo - Strong's G2511), meaning "to cleanse" or "to purify." Usage: The term "borith" refers to a cleansing agent, often understood as a type of soap or lye used in ancient times for washing and purification. It is associated with the process of making something clean or pure, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, cleanliness was not only a matter of physical hygiene but also had significant religious and ceremonial implications. The use of cleansing agents like "borith" was common in daily life for washing clothes and personal hygiene. In a religious context, purification rituals often symbolized spiritual cleansing and renewal, reflecting the importance of purity in one's relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of bor Definition lye, alkali, potash, soap NASB Translation soap (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֹּרִית noun feminine lye, alkali, potash, soap, used in washing Jeremiah 2:22; Malachi 3:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sope Feminine of bor; vegetable alkali -- sope. see HEBREW bor Forms and Transliterations בֹּרִ֑ית ברית וּכְבֹרִ֖ית וכברית bō·rîṯ boRit bōrîṯ ū·ḵə·ḇō·rîṯ uchevoRit ūḵəḇōrîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 2:22 HEB: וְתַרְבִּי־ לָ֖ךְ בֹּרִ֑ית נִכְתָּ֤ם עֲוֹנֵךְ֙ NAS: And use much soap, The stain KJV: and take thee much soap, [yet] thine iniquity INT: lye and use soap the stain of your iniquity Malachi 3:2 2 Occurrences |
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