◄ 1070. beker ►
Strong's Lexicon beker: Firstborn Original Word: בֶּכֶר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: beker Pronunciation: beh'-ker Phonetic Spelling: (beh'-ker) Definition: a young camel Meaning: A young camel. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to burst the womb. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2574, κάμηλος (kamēlos), which also refers to a camel. While the Greek term does not specify the age of the camel, it is used in the New Testament to describe camels in general, such as in the teachings of Jesus where camels are used metaphorically to illustrate spiritual truths (e.g., Matthew 19:24, "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God" • BSB). This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term בֶּכֶר (bekher) within its biblical and cultural context, highlighting its significance and usage in the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term בֶּכֶר (bekher) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer specifically to a young camel. It is a noun that appears in contexts related to camels, often highlighting the youth or early stage of the animal. Context: בֶּכֶר (bekher) is a Hebrew term that denotes a young camel, an animal significant in the ancient Near Eastern context for its utility in transportation and trade. The camel, particularly the young camel, was a valuable asset in the nomadic and semi-nomadic cultures of the biblical world. The term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe camels in their early stages of life, emphasizing their potential and value. The young camel, being less experienced, would require guidance and training, much like the spiritual journey of believers who are in the early stages of their faith. The imagery of a young camel can also symbolize vitality and the promise of future strength and service. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin see bikrah. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dromedary From bakar (in the sense of youth); a young camel -- dromedary. see HEBREW bakar Forms and Transliterations בִּכְרֵ֤י בכרי bichRei biḵ·rê biḵrê Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 60:6 HEB: גְּמַלִּ֜ים תְּכַסֵּ֗ךְ בִּכְרֵ֤י מִדְיָן֙ וְעֵיפָ֔ה KJV: shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian INT: of camels will cover the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 1070 1 Occurrence biḵ·rê — 1 Occ.