Strong's Lexicon bochan: Test, trial, examination Original Word: בֹּחן Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּחַן (bachan), which means "to test" or "to examine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of testing is δοκιμάζω (dokimazo), which means "to test" or "to prove." This is seen in passages like 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (BSB), "Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts." Usage: The Hebrew word "bochan" refers to the concept of testing or examination, often in the context of proving the quality, character, or faithfulness of a person or thing. It is used to describe the process of evaluating or scrutinizing to determine authenticity or value. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of testing was integral to both religious and social life. Testing was seen as a means of refining and proving one's faith and character. The process of testing was not only a divine prerogative but also a communal practice, where individuals and their actions were evaluated against the standards of the Torah. The idea of testing is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where faithfulness and obedience were continually assessed. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bachan Definition a testing NASB Translation tested (1), testing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֹּ֫חַן noun [masculine] testing, Isaiah 28:16 אֶבֶן בֹּחַן a tested, tried stone, i.e. approved for use as a foundation-stone. On Ezekiel 21:18 ᵑ0 see foregoing near the end. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tried From bachan; trial -- tried. see HEBREW bachan Forms and Transliterations בֹּ֜חַן בחן bō·ḥan Bochan bōḥanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 28:16 HEB: אָ֑בֶן אֶ֣בֶן בֹּ֜חַן פִּנַּ֤ת יִקְרַת֙ NAS: a stone, a tested stone, KJV: for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, INT: A stone stone A tested cornerstone A costly |
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