◄ 1274. beri ►
Strong's Lexicon beri: Fat, choice, or select Original Word: בְּרִי Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: briy Pronunciation: beh-REE Phonetic Spelling: (ber-ee') Definition: Fat, choice, or select Meaning: fat Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרָא (bara), meaning "to create" or "to bring forth." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "πῖον" (pion), meaning "fat" or "rich." Usage: The Hebrew word "beri" is used to describe something that is fat, choice, or select, often in the context of livestock or produce. It conveys the idea of something that is of superior quality or abundance. In the agricultural society of ancient Israel, having "beri" livestock or produce was a sign of prosperity and divine blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture and livestock were central to daily life and the economy. The quality of one's livestock or produce was not only a measure of wealth but also a reflection of God's favor. The term "beri" would have been understood as a positive attribute, indicating that something was not only sufficient but abundant and of the best quality. This concept is deeply rooted in the agrarian culture of the time, where the health and quality of one's resources were vital for survival and prosperity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin see ri. Brown-Driver-Briggs [בְּרִי], בִּרְיָה see בִּרִיא below II. ברא. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fat From barah; fat -- fat. see HEBREW barah Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance way·yiḇ·raḥ — 14 Occ. way·yiḇ·rə·ḥū — 5 Occ. ḇā·raḥ — 3 Occ. wat·tiḇ·raḥ — 1 Occ. wə·niḇ·rā·ḥāh — 1 Occ. ḇō·rê·aḥ — 3 Occ. yaḇ·rî·aḥ — 1 Occ. yaḇ·rî·ḥen·nū — 1 Occ. yiḇ·rāḥ — 3 Occ. yiḇ·rə·ḥū — 1 Occ. ū·ḇê·rî — 1 Occ. hab·bê·rîm — 1 Occ. bā·rî — 1 Occ. bə·ri·’āh — 1 Occ. bə·ri·’îm — 1 Occ. bə·rî·’ō·wṯ — 2 Occ. hab·bə·rî·’āh — 2 Occ. hab·bə·rî·’ō·wṯ — 2 Occ. ū·ḇā·rî — 1 Occ. ū·ḇə·rî·’ê — 1 Occ.