Strong's Lexicon battah: Desolation, Ruin Original Word: בַּתָּה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to break in pieces Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for desolation or ruin in the Septuagint and New Testament contexts can be found in words like "ἐρημία" (erēmia - Strong's Greek 2048) and "καταστροφή" (katastrophē - Strong's Greek 2692), which also convey the idea of desolation or destruction. Usage: The Hebrew word "battah" is used to describe a state of desolation or ruin. It conveys the idea of a place that has been laid waste or destroyed, often as a result of divine judgment or warfare. The term is used to depict the aftermath of destruction, emphasizing the complete and utter devastation of a location. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, cities and lands often faced destruction due to military conquests, divine judgment, or natural disasters. The concept of desolation was a powerful image in the Hebrew Bible, symbolizing not only physical ruin but also spiritual and moral decay. The use of "battah" would resonate with the Israelites, who experienced periods of exile and destruction, such as the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as bath Definition a precipice NASB Translation steep (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בַּתָּה] noun feminine precipice, steep (as cut off, abrupt) — בְּנַחֲלֵי הַבַּתּוֺת Isaiah 7:9 in the ravines of the precipices. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desolate Feminine from an unused root (meaning to break in pieces); desolation -- desolate. Forms and Transliterations הַבַּתּ֔וֹת הבתות hab·bat·tō·wṯ habbatTot habbattōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 7:19 HEB: כֻלָּם֙ בְּנַחֲלֵ֣י הַבַּתּ֔וֹת וּבִנְקִיקֵ֖י הַסְּלָעִ֑ים NAS: and settle on the steep ravines, KJV: and shall rest all of them in the desolate valleys, INT: will all ravines the steep the ledges of the cliffs 1 Occurrence |
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