Strong's Lexicon bata or batah: Trust, rely, be confident, feel secure Original Word: בָּטַח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3982 (peitho): To persuade, to have confidence - G4100 (pisteuo): To believe, to have faith Usage: The Hebrew verb "batah" primarily conveys the idea of trust or confidence. It is often used in the context of placing one's trust in God, highlighting a sense of security and reliance on His faithfulness and strength. The term can also imply a sense of boldness or assurance that comes from trusting in a reliable source. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, trust was a fundamental aspect of the covenant relationship between God and His people. Trusting in God was not merely an abstract concept but a practical reliance on His promises and character. This trust was often contrasted with reliance on human strength, wealth, or foreign alliances, which were seen as inadequate and ultimately unreliable. The cultural context emphasized the importance of faithfulness and loyalty, both in human relationships and in one's relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition to speak rashly or thoughtlessly NASB Translation speak thoughtlessly (1), speaks rashly (1), spoke rashly (1), thoughtlessly (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בָּטָה, בָּטָא] verb speak rashly, thoughtlessly (Late Hebrew id., בטי) — Qal Participle בּוֺטֶה Proverbs 12:18 one that babbleth (opposed to לְשׁוֺן חֲכָמִים). Pi`el Imperfect יְבַטֵּא בִשְׁבוּעָה Leviticus 5:4 speak rashly, unadvisedly; so וַיְבַטֵּא בִשְׂפָתָיו (of Moses) Psalm 106:33; Infinitive לְבַטֵּא בִשְׂפָתַיִם Leviticus 5:4 (P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pronounce, speak unadvisedly Or batah {baw-taw'}; a primitive root; to babble; hence, to vociferate angrily -- pronounce, speak (unadvisedly). Forms and Transliterations בּ֭וֹטֶה בוטה וַ֝יְבַטֵּ֗א ויבטא יְבַטֵּ֧א יבטא לְבַטֵּ֨א לבטא bō·w·ṭeh Boteh bōwṭeh lə·ḇaṭ·ṭê ləḇaṭṭê levatTe vayvatTe way·ḇaṭ·ṭê wayḇaṭṭê yə·ḇaṭ·ṭê yəḇaṭṭê yevatTeLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 5:4 HEB: כִּ֣י תִשָּׁבַע֩ לְבַטֵּ֨א בִשְׂפָתַ֜יִם לְהָרַ֣ע ׀ NAS: swears thoughtlessly with his lips KJV: swear, pronouncing with [his] lips INT: if swears thoughtlessly his lips to do Leviticus 5:4 Psalm 106:33 Proverbs 12:18 4 Occurrences |