933. bohaq
Berean Strong's Lexicon
bohaq: Bright spot, whiteness

Original Word: בֹּהַק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: bohaq
Pronunciation: bo-hak'
Phonetic Spelling: (bo'-hak)
Definition: Bright spot, whiteness
Meaning: white scurf

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be white

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "bohaq," as it is a specific Hebrew term related to Levitical law. However, Greek terms related to purity and cleanliness, such as καθαρός (katharos, Strong's G2513), may be conceptually related.

Usage: The term "bohaq" refers to a bright spot or whiteness, particularly in the context of skin conditions. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a specific type of skin blemish that is not considered to be leprous. This term is primarily found in the context of Levitical laws concerning skin diseases and ceremonial cleanliness.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the laws concerning skin diseases were of significant importance due to the community's emphasis on ritual purity. Leviticus, where "bohaq" is mentioned, provides detailed instructions for diagnosing and handling various skin conditions. These laws were not only for health reasons but also had spiritual implications, as they were part of the covenantal laws given by God to maintain holiness among His people.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
tetter
NASB Translation
eczema (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
בֹּ֫הַק noun masculine a harmless eruption on the skin (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic בּוֺהֲקָא; Arabic ) Leviticus 13:39.

בהר (Late Hebrew Hiph`il be bright, shine; compare Aramaic בְּהַר, (not Pe`al) & derivatives; Ethiopic Arabic surpass, especially in brightness, shine brightly).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
freckled spot

From an unused root meaning to be pale; white scurf -- freckled spot.

Forms and Transliterations
בֹּ֥הַק בהק bō·haq Bohak bōhaq
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Englishman's Concordance
Leviticus 13:39
HEB: כֵּה֣וֹת לְבָנֹ֑ת בֹּ֥הַק ה֛וּא פָּרַ֥ח
NAS: white, it is eczema that has broken
KJV: white; it [is] a freckled spot [that] groweth
INT: faint white is eczema that has broken

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 933
1 Occurrence


bō·haq — 1 Occ.
















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