◄ 975. bachan ►
Strong's Lexicon bachan: To test, to examine, to try, to prove Original Word: בּחן Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: bachan Pronunciation: bä-khän' Phonetic Spelling: (bakh'-an) Definition: To test, to examine, to try, to prove Meaning: a watch-tower Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1381 (δοκιμάζω - dokimazo): To test, to approve - G3985 (πειράζω - peirazo): To test, to tempt Usage: The Hebrew verb "bachan" primarily means to test or examine something to determine its quality, genuineness, or value. It is often used in the context of refining metals, where the process of testing involves removing impurities to reveal the true nature of the material. In a broader sense, "bachan" is used metaphorically to describe the testing of individuals, particularly their hearts and minds, to reveal their true character and faithfulness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the process of testing metals was a common practice, as metals like gold and silver were valuable commodities. The imagery of refining and testing was thus a powerful metaphor for spiritual and moral examination. The concept of God testing His people is prevalent in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the belief that trials and challenges serve to purify and strengthen one's faith and character. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from bachan Definition a watchtower NASB Translation watch-tower (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בַּ֫חַן noun [masculine] watch-tower, Isaiah 32:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tower From bachan (in the sense of keeping a look-out); a watch-tower -- tower. see HEBREW bachan Forms and Transliterations וָבַ֜חַן ובחן vaVachan wā·ḇa·ḥan wāḇaḥan Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 32:14 HEB: עֻזָּ֑ב עֹ֣פֶל וָבַ֜חַן הָיָ֨ה בְעַ֤ד NAS: Hill and watch-tower have become KJV: the forts and towers shall be for dens INT: forsaken Hill and watch-tower have become about 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 975 1 Occurrence wā·ḇa·ḥan — 1 Occ.