Strong's Lexicon mibchor: Choice, select, best Original Word: מִבְחוֹר Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּחַר (bachar), meaning "to choose" or "to select." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1588 (eklektos): Chosen, elect - G2904 (kratos): Strength, might, power (in the sense of excellence or superiority) Usage: The term "mibchor" refers to something that is chosen or selected as the best or most excellent. It is often used in the context of offerings, possessions, or individuals that are set apart due to their superior quality or status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of choosing the best or most excellent was significant, especially in religious practices. Offerings to God were expected to be without blemish, representing the best of what one had. This practice underscored the importance of giving God the highest honor and respect. The idea of selection also extended to leadership and inheritance, where the firstborn or the most capable were often chosen for special roles or privileges. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bachar Definition choice NASB Translation choice (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִבְחוֺר noun [masculine] choice, in the phrases עִיר מִבְחוֺר choice city 2 Kings 3:19; מִבְחוֺר בְּרשָׁיו choice for trees 2 Kings 19:23 = מִבְחַר בְּרוֺשָׁיו Isaiah 37:24 (probably scribal error in both cases for מִבְחַר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance choice From bachar; select, i.e. Well fortified -- choice. see HEBREW bachar Forms and Transliterations מִבְח֔וֹר מבחור miḇ·ḥō·wr miḇḥōwr mivChorLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 3:19 HEB: וְכָל־ עִ֣יר מִבְח֔וֹר וְכָל־ עֵ֥ץ NAS: city and every choice city, and fell KJV: city, and every choice city, INT: and every city choice every tree 1 Occurrence |
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