◄ 1309. besorah ►
Strong's Lexicon besorah: Good news, glad tidings Original Word: בְּשׂוֹרָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: bsowrah Pronunciation: beh-so-RAH Phonetic Spelling: (bes-o-raw') Definition: glad tidings, reward for, good news Meaning: The term בְּשׂוֹרָה (besorah) primarily signifies "glad tidings" or "good news." It can also imply a "reward for good news." Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּשַׂר (basar), which means "to bring news" or "to announce." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of בְּשׂוֹרָה is found in Strong's Greek Number G2098, εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion), which also means "good news" or "gospel." This term is central to the New Testament, where it refers to the good news of Jesus Christ and the salvation He brings. The concept of the gospel as "good news" is a continuation and fulfillment of the Old Testament theme of glad tidings, emphasizing the universal and redemptive message of Christianity. Usage: The word בְּשׂוֹרָה is used in the context of delivering positive or joyful messages. It is often associated with the announcement of significant and favorable events. Context: בְּשׂוֹרָה (besorah) is a noun feminine in Hebrew, appearing in the context of conveying messages of joy and good news. The concept of "good news" is deeply rooted in the Hebrew tradition, often linked to the proclamation of God's deliverance and blessings. In the Old Testament, the term is used to describe the announcement of victory or the arrival of salvation. The idea of bringing good news is a recurring theme, reflecting the hope and joy associated with divine intervention and fulfillment of promises. The term is closely related to the act of proclaiming or heralding significant events that bring joy to the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from basar Definition tidings NASB Translation carry news (1), news (4), reward (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּשׂרָה noun feminine tidings (compare Arabic see BaNB 61; Sabean בשרן DHMZMG 1876, 672), 2 Samuel 4:10 3t.; בְּשׂוֺרָה 2 Samuel 18:25,27 — 1 good tidings 1 Kings 7:9. 2 tidings, news 2 Samuel 18:20,25; with טובה 2 Samuel 18:27. 3 reward for good tidings 2 Samuel 4:10; 2 Samuel 18:22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reward for tidings Or (shortened) bsorah {bes-o-raw'}; feminine from basar; glad tidings; by implication, reward for good news -- reward for tidings. see HEBREW basar Forms and Transliterations בְּשֹׂרָ֣ה בְּשֹׂרָ֤ה בְּשֹׂרָֽה׃ בְּשׂוֹרָ֣ה בְּשׂוֹרָ֥ה בשורה בשרה בשרה׃ bə·śō·rāh bə·śō·w·rāh besoRah bəśōrāh bəśōwrāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 4:10 HEB: לְתִתִּי־ ל֖וֹ בְּשֹׂרָֽה׃ NAS: which was the reward I gave KJV: who [thought] that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: INT: which gave was the reward 2 Samuel 18:20 HEB: לֹא֩ אִ֨ישׁ בְּשֹׂרָ֤ה אַתָּה֙ הַיּ֣וֹם NAS: to him, You are not the man to carry news this KJV: unto him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, INT: no the man to carry you day 2 Samuel 18:22 HEB: וּלְכָ֖ה אֵין־ בְּשׂוֹרָ֥ה מֹצֵֽאת׃ NAS: since you will have no reward for going? KJV: my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready? INT: my son will have reward ready 2 Samuel 18:25 HEB: אִם־ לְבַדּ֖וֹ בְּשׂוֹרָ֣ה בְּפִ֑יו וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ NAS: he is by himself there is good news in his mouth. KJV: said, If he [be] alone, [there is] tidings in his mouth. INT: If himself news his mouth came 2 Samuel 18:27 HEB: זֶ֔ה וְאֶל־ בְּשׂוֹרָ֥ה טוֹבָ֖ה יָבֽוֹא׃ NAS: and comes with good news. KJV: and cometh with good tidings. INT: This about news good and comes 2 Kings 7:9 HEB: הַזֶּה֙ יוֹם־ בְּשֹׂרָ֣ה ה֔וּא וַאֲנַ֣חְנוּ NAS: is a day of good news, but we are keeping silent; KJV: [is] a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: INT: This day news he we 6 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1309 6 Occurrences bə·śō·rāh — 6 Occ.