Original Word: בֹּטֶן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: boten
Pronunciation: boht-neem
Phonetic Spelling: (bo'-ten)
Definition: a pistachio-nut
Meaning: A pistachio-nut.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be hollow.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for pistachio nuts in the Strong's Concordance, as the specific mention of pistachios is unique to the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. However, the concept of nuts as a general category can be related to Greek terms for fruits and produce, though no specific Greek term for pistachios is provided in the Strong's Greek lexicon.

Usage: The term בֹּטֶן appears in the context of describing a type of nut, specifically the pistachio, which was part of the produce of the land of Canaan. It is mentioned in the context of gifts and trade.

Context: The Hebrew word בֹּטֶן (bōṭen) is found in the Old Testament in Genesis 43:11. In this passage, Jacob instructs his sons to take some of the best products of the land as a gift to the Egyptian ruler, who is later revealed to be Joseph. Among these gifts are pistachio nuts, indicating their value and desirability as a commodity. The pistachio tree, native to the Middle East, produces nuts that were considered a delicacy and were likely a luxury item in ancient times. The mention of pistachios in this context highlights the agricultural richness of Canaan and the importance of trade and diplomacy in the ancient world.

Genesis 43:11 (BSB): "Then their father Israel said to them, 'If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.'"

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
pistachio
NASB Translation
pistachio nuts (1).

בָּטְנִים noun [masculine] plural pistachio, an oval nut (compare Assyrian bu‰nu COT^Gloss & Schr^{MBAK 1881, 419}, Aramaic בּוּטְנָא, , Arabic ; on Punic Βουτνούμ Blau^{ZMG 1873, 527}) = pistacia terebinthus Rob^{BR i. 208, ii. 222}, Post^{PEF Oct. 1888, 218, No. 214 f; Tr. Vict. Inst. xxii. 271 etc.} pist. vera Löw^{No. 44}); Genesis 43:11 one of the articles carried from Canaan to Egypt by sons of Jacob as present to Joseph; still a delicacy in Egypt and Syria, compare Wetzst in Löw^p.420.

nut

From beten; (only in plural) a pistachio-nut (from its form) -- nut.

see HEBREW beten

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