Strong's Lexicon bittachon: Trust, confidence, security Original Word: בִּטָּחוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּטַח (batach), which means "to trust" or "to be confident." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of trust is πίστις (pistis), Strong's Greek 4102, which is commonly translated as "faith" or "belief." Usage: The Hebrew word "bittachon" conveys a sense of trust, confidence, and security, often in the context of one's relationship with God. It reflects a deep-seated assurance and reliance on God's character, promises, and providence. In the Old Testament, "bittachon" is used to describe the trust that the faithful place in God, as opposed to reliance on human strength or material wealth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, trust in God was a central tenet of faith. The Israelites were often surrounded by hostile nations and faced numerous challenges, from warfare to famine. In this context, "bittachon" was not merely an abstract concept but a practical necessity for survival and spiritual well-being. Trust in God was encouraged as a means of finding peace and security amidst uncertainty and adversity. This trust was often contrasted with the futility of trusting in idols, military might, or wealth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom batach Definition trust NASB Translation confidence (2), hope (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּטָּחוֺן noun masculine trust 2 Kings 18:19 = Isaiah 36:4; hope Ecclesiastes 9:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance confidence, hope From batach; trust -- confidence, hope. see HEBREW batach Forms and Transliterations בִּטָּח֑וֹן בטחון הַבִּטָּח֛וֹן הבטחון biṭ·ṭā·ḥō·wn bittaChon biṭṭāḥōwn hab·biṭ·ṭā·ḥō·wn habbittaChon habbiṭṭāḥōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 18:19 HEB: אַשּׁ֔וּר מָ֧ה הַבִּטָּח֛וֹן הַזֶּ֖ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר NAS: is this confidence that you have? KJV: of Assyria, What confidence [is] this wherein thou trustest? INT: of Assyria What confidence is this which Ecclesiastes 9:4 Isaiah 36:4 3 Occurrences |
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