H1207 בִּצָּה bitstsâh → ← H8405 תֵּבֵץ Têbêts
3 languagesA swamp; a waterlogged, marshy area characterized by standing or slowly moving water, often with an accumulation of mud and vegetation. The term usually denotes a terrain that is soft, wet, and difficult to traverse, frequently associated with stagnant pools and muddy ground. In some contexts, the word may carry a negative or inhospitable connotation due to the danger or unpleasantness of such terrain.
Etymology
From the root בוץ (b-w-ts), which primarily denotes 'mud' or 'clay.' בִּצָּה (bitstsâh) is formed as an intensive noun, signifying a place characterized by mud—thus, a 'swamp' or 'marsh.' The term amplifies the idea of muddiness inherent in the root, describing terrain rather than the substance itself.