Strong's Lexicon bachown': Tested, proven Original Word: בָּחוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּחַן (bachan), meaning "to test" or "to examine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of testing or proving is δοκιμάζω (dokimazo), Strong's Greek #1381, which means "to test, to approve." Usage: The term "bachown'" is used to describe something that has been tested or proven, often in the context of purity or reliability. It conveys the idea of something that has undergone examination and has been found to be genuine or trustworthy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of testing and proving was significant in various aspects of life, including metallurgy, where metals were tested for purity, and in legal and moral contexts, where individuals or actions were examined for integrity. The process of testing was seen as a means to reveal true character or quality, aligning with the broader biblical theme of God testing His people to refine and purify them. Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּחוֺן noun [masculine] assayer, one who tries metals Jeremiah 6:27 (Ges§ 84, 3 Ew§ 152 b). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tower From bachan; an assayer or metals -- tower. see HEBREW bachan Forms and Transliterations בָּח֛וֹן בחון bā·ḥō·wn baChon bāḥōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 6:27 HEB: בָּח֛וֹן נְתַתִּ֥יךָ בְעַמִּ֖י NAS: I have made you an assayer [and] a tester KJV: I have set thee [for] a tower [and] a fortress INT: an assayer have made my people 1 Occurrence |
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