Original Word: בִּזּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: bizzah
Pronunciation: biz-zaw'
Phonetic Spelling: (biz-zaw')
Definition: booty
Meaning: The term "bizzah" refers to "booty" or "spoil," typically in the context of goods or valuables taken by force during war or conflict.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb בָּזַז (bazaz), which means "to plunder" or "to spoil."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and the New Testament that aligns with the concept of "bizzah" is Strong's Greek Number G3680, σκῦλον (skulon), which also means "spoil" or "booty." This term is used in similar contexts to describe the goods taken in war or conflict, emphasizing the continuity of this concept across both the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures.

Usage: The word "bizzah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the spoils of war, including goods, livestock, and other valuables that are seized by victors from the defeated. It often signifies the material gain acquired through conquest.

Context: The term בִּזּה (bizzah) appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, often associated with the aftermath of battle or conflict. It is used to describe the tangible rewards of victory, which could include precious metals, livestock, clothing, and other valuable items. The concept of "bizzah" underscores the economic and material aspects of ancient warfare, where the acquisition of goods was a significant motivation for military campaigns.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated as "booty" or "spoil" in passages that recount the distribution of goods following a victory. For example, in the account of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, the division of the land and its resources often included the distribution of "bizzah" among the tribes. This reflects the broader biblical theme of divine provision and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people through the tangible blessings of the land.

The concept of "bizzah" also serves as a reminder of the transient nature of material wealth and the moral and ethical considerations surrounding the acquisition of goods through force. The biblical narrative often juxtaposes the pursuit of "bizzah" with the call to trust in God's provision and to seek justice and righteousness.

Word Origin
fem. of baz
Definition
spoil, booty
NASB Translation
plunder (8), spoil (1).

בִּזָּה noun feminine spoil, booty (late) — בִּזָּה2Chron 14:13 9t.; — spoil, prey, of things 2 Chronicles 28:14; Esther 9:10,15,16, compare 2Chron 14:13; 2 Chronicles 25:13; Daniel 11:24 ("" שָׁלָל & רכושׁ); verbal noun, spoiling, ׳בַּב Ezra 9:7; Daniel 11:33, compare also ׳לְב Nehemiah 3:36.

בִּזָּיוֺן see below בזה.

prey, spoil

Feminine of baz; booty -- prey, spoil.

see HEBREW baz

בִּזָּ֥ה בִּזָּ֧ה בִזָּ֥ה בזה הַבִּזָּ֔ה הבזה וּבְבִזָּ֖ה וּבַ֨בִּזָּ֔ה וּבַבִּזָּ֛ה ובבזה לְבִזָּ֖ה לבזה biz·zāh ḇiz·zāh bizZah bizzāh ḇizzāh hab·biz·zāh habbizZah habbizzāh lə·ḇiz·zāh ləḇizzāh levizZah ū·ḇab·biz·zāh ū·ḇə·ḇiz·zāh ūḇabbizzāh ūḇəḇizzāh uvabbizZah uvvizZah vizZahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts