Original Word: בָּצָּרוֹן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: bitstsarown
Pronunciation: bits-tsaw-rone'
Phonetic Spelling: (bits-tsaw-rone')
Definition: a fortress
Meaning: A fortress or fortified place; a stronghold.

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּצַר (batsar), meaning "to cut off" or "to make inaccessible," often used in the context of fortifying or making a place secure.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3794: ὀχύρωμα (ochyrōma) • meaning "fortress" or "stronghold," used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe arguments or thoughts that are fortified against the knowledge of God (e.g., 2 Corinthians 10:4).

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term בָּצָּרוֹן, highlighting its significance in biblical literature as a symbol of strength, security, and divine protection.

Usage: The term בָּצָּרוֹן is used in the context of describing a place of defense or a fortified location. It conveys the idea of security and protection, often associated with military strength or divine safeguarding.

Context: בָּצָּרוֹן (Batsaron) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term denoting a fortress or stronghold. This word is rooted in the concept of making a place secure and inaccessible to enemies, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern practice of constructing fortified cities and strongholds for protection against invasions and attacks. The imagery of a fortress is frequently used in the Bible to symbolize divine protection and refuge, illustrating God's role as a defender and protector of His people. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to emphasize the strength and security provided by God, often in a metaphorical sense, to describe His unwavering support and defense of those who trust in Him.

Word Origin
from batsar
Definition
a stronghold
NASB Translation
stronghold (1).

בִּצָּרוֺן noun [masculine] stronghold, ׳לְב Zechariah 9:12.

stronghold

Masculine intensive from batsar; a fortress -- stronghold.

see HEBREW batsar

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