◄ 1003. biyraniyth ►
Strong's Lexicon biyraniyth: Citadel, Fortress Original Word: בִּירָנִית Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: biyraniyth Pronunciation: bee-rah-neeth' Phonetic Spelling: (bee-raw-neeth') Definition: a fortress Meaning: A fortress; a fortified place or stronghold. Word Origin: Derived from the root בִּירָה (bira), meaning "fortress" or "palace." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3794: ὀχύρωμα (ochyrōma) • meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." • Strong's Greek Number 5432: φυλακή (phylakē) • meaning "prison" or "guard," often used metaphorically for a place of security or protection. The concept of a fortress, as represented by בִּירָנִית, underscores the biblical themes of protection, strength, and divine refuge, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of fortified structures in the ancient Near East. Usage: The term בִּירָנִית is used to describe a fortified structure, often associated with strength and protection. It is a place of security and defense, typically used in a military or royal context. Context: The Hebrew term בִּירָנִית (biranit) is a noun that signifies a fortress or stronghold. It is derived from the root בִּירָה (bira), which is commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a palace or a fortified place. The concept of a fortress in biblical times was crucial for the protection of cities and important locations, serving as a refuge during times of war or conflict. Fortresses were often strategically located on high ground or near vital resources, providing both a defensive advantage and a symbol of power and authority. In the biblical narrative, fortresses are frequently mentioned in the context of battles and sieges, highlighting their importance in ancient warfare and governance. Brown-Driver-Briggs [בִּירָנִית] noun feminine fortress, fortified place (late); only plural absolute בִּירָנִיּוֺת וְעָרֵי מִסְכְּנוֺת2Chronicles 17:12 built by Jehoshaphat; וּמִגְדָּלִים ׳בּ2Chronicles 27:4 built by Jotham. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance castle From biyrah; a fortress -- castle. see HEBREW biyrah Forms and Transliterations בִּֽירָנִיּ֖וֹת בִּירָנִיּ֖וֹת בירניות bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ biraniYot bîrānîyōwṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 17:12 HEB: וַיִּ֧בֶן בִּֽיהוּדָ֛ה בִּירָנִיּ֖וֹת וְעָרֵ֥י מִסְכְּנֽוֹת׃ NAS: and he built fortresses and store KJV: in Judah castles, and cities INT: built Judah fortresses cities and store 2 Chronicles 27:4 HEB: וּבֶחֳרָשִׁ֣ים בָּנָ֔ה בִּֽירָנִיּ֖וֹת וּמִגְדָּלִֽים׃ NAS: and he built fortresses and towers KJV: he built castles and towers. INT: the wooded built fortresses and towers 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1003 2 Occurrences bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ — 2 Occ.