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
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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.

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