SILEX — Hebrew

H951 בּוֹקֵר bôwqêr noun 1 form

to pay careful attention, to examine, to tend (herd)

A person whose occupation is the care and management of cattle (herdsman, cattle-tender). Used specifically of those responsible for bovine livestock, typically domesticated herds of oxen or cows. In …

H952 בּוּר bûwr verb 1 form

to bore, to pierce, to investigate deeply

To bore, to pierce or penetrate (with a tool or instrument); figuratively, to investigate or examine something thoroughly. The primary meaning refers to making a hole or perforation, often in material…

H953 בּוֹר bôwr noun 19 forms

to dig, to excavate, to hollow out

A pit or excavation in the ground, often dug for water storage (cistern), but also used as a holding place for prisoners (dungeon) or as a metaphor for dangers and the underworld. The word frequently …

H954 בּוּשׁ bûwsh verb 36 forms

to feel shame, to be confounded, to be disappointed

To feel or experience shame, to be confounded, embarrassed, or disappointed; often conveying the emotion of public disgrace or inward humiliation. Can also mean to be put to shame by an event or as th…

H955 בּוּשָׁה bûwshâh noun 2 forms

to be ashamed, to feel shame, to be confounded, to experience disappointment

State or feeling of disgrace, humiliation, or embarrassment resulting from exposure, failure, or dishonor. In biblical usage, בּוּשָׁה primarily denotes a condition of being ashamed, often as the cons…

H956 בּוּת bûwth verb 1 form

to dwell, to reside, to house

To spend the night, to lodge, remain overnight at a location, often with the sense of taking temporary shelter or staying as a guest. It denotes the act of remaining or residing somewhere for the dura…

H957 בַּז baz noun 7 forms

to plunder, to spoil, to seize by force

Material goods, valuables, or livestock taken by force, especially as the result of military action—spoils, booty, plunder. Used broadly for all types of property seized from a defeated enemy, includi…

H958 בָּזָא bâzâʼ verb 1 form

to spoil, plunder, seize as booty

To plunder or take as spoil; to seize or appropriate goods or possessions taken from another, especially in the context of military action or after a conquest. Carried the sense of forcibly taking val…

H959 בָּזָה bâzâh verb 25 forms

to despise, to scorn, to treat as worthless

To regard someone or something as insignificant or worthless; to hold in contempt, scorn, or treat with disdain. The verb conveys deeply negative judgment, expressing derision or lack of respect or va…

H960 בָּזֹה bâzôh verb 1 form

to despise, scorn, hold in contempt

An adjective meaning 'scorned,' 'despised,' or 'held in contempt.' Refers to someone or something regarded as worthless, contemptible, or treated with disdain. Can describe both persons and objects re…

H961 בִּזָּה bizzâh noun 6 forms

to plunder, seize by force, despoil

Material goods, property, or valuables seized by force, typically in the context of military conquest or plundering. The term refers especially to objects, livestock, or goods taken from defeated peop…

H962 בָּזַז bâzaz verb 28 forms

to plunder, to seize, to take as spoil

To plunder, seize as spoil, or rob; refers primarily to the act of taking goods, valuables, or resources (especially in the context of war or violence). The core sense involves forcibly stripping anot…

H963 בִּזָּיוֹן bizzâyôwn noun 1 form

to despise, to hold in contempt, to disdain

A state of being held in low regard, characterized by humiliation, disgrace, or dishonor; the experience or condition of scorn or contempt. The term denotes both the act of being despised by others an…

H964 בִּזְיוֹתְיָה bizyôwthᵉyâh noun 1 form

to despise, scorn, treat with contempt

Proper name designating a specific location; likely meaning 'Yahweh is despised' or 'place of despising Yahweh', derived from the verbal root 'to despise' and the theophoric element referring to Yahwe…

H965 בָּזָק bâzâq noun 1 form

to flash, to shine, to make bright

A flash or bolt of lightning; denotes the sudden, brilliant appearance of lightning during a storm. The term evokes vivid imagery of a rapid and intense burst of light, typically associated with meteo…

H966 בֶּזֶק Bezeq noun 2 forms

to flash, to glitter, to shine (esp. of lightning)

Proper noun designating the name of a town: Bezeq. The word may also occur as a common noun meaning 'lightning', though as a place name in the Hebrew Bible it refers specifically to locations—one wher…

H967 בָּזַר bâzar verb 2 forms

to scatter, to disperse, to spread out, to waste

To scatter, disperse, or spread out, usually referring to the act of scattering objects, people, or resources widely. The verb denotes the action of distributing or dispersing over an area, either int…

H968 בִּזְתָא Bizthâʼ noun 1 form

uncertain; loanword—proper name of a Persian official

Biztha — a proper name of uncertain meaning, referring to one of the seven courtiers (eunuchs or officials) who served King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia, specifically tasked with bringing Queen Vash…

H969 בָּחוֹן bâchôwn noun 1 form

to examine, to test, to prove (especially metals)

An assayer or examiner, particularly one who tests or evaluates the quality and purity of precious metals; by extension, a testing tower or structure associated with the assessment of metals. In the s…

H970 בָּחוּר bâchûwr noun 18 forms

to choose, select

A young man, especially one in the prime of physical vigor and youth; often used collectively for a group of young men or warriors. The term may connote those who are physically strong, age-appropriat…

H971 בַּחִין bachîyn noun 2 forms

to examine, test, scrutinize

A siege-tower or wooden structure used by besieging forces for observation and assault during military operations. Refers specifically to a temporary watchtower erected by an attacking army to overloo…

H972 בָּחִיר bâchîyr adjective 9 forms

to choose, select, test

One who is selected or specially chosen, often for a distinct role, status, or relationship. May denote an individual, group, or object designated by a decisive act of choice, usually for service, hon…

H973 בָּחַל bâchal verb 2 forms

to loathe, to be disgusted, to reject with aversion

To loathe, to feel revulsion or strong aversion. The verb בָּחַל expresses a subjective emotional reaction of disgust or aversion, often with moral implications, toward actions, objects, or individual…

H974 בָּחַן bâchan verb 21 forms

to examine, to test, to investigate, to scrutinize

To examine, test, or scrutinize for quality or truth, often used of evaluating individuals, actions, or materials to determine their nature or reliability. In extended contexts, refers to assessing mo…

H975 בַּחַן bachan noun 1 form

to examine, to test, to search, to scrutinize

A structure or raised platform built to serve as an observation point, especially used for surveying surrounding territory or providing early warning; specifically, a watchtower positioned for lookout…

H976 בֹּחַן bôchan noun 1 form

to examine, to test, to scrutinize

A process or event of testing, examination, or proving, typically applied to the scrutiny of someone's character, motives, or integrity. In biblical context, often refers to an occasion or means by wh…

H977 בָּחַר bâchar verb 37 forms

to choose, select, prefer

To choose, select, or prefer. Used to denote the act of choosing or selecting something or someone, often with the implication of preference or approval. In certain contexts, carries the nuance of cho…

H978 בַּחֲרוּמִי Bachărûwmîy noun 1 form

to choose, select; (contextually, name of location)

A male inhabitant or native of Bachurim (בַּחֻרִים), a town or settlement mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the context of genealogies and territorial identification. This term functions …

H979 בְּחֻרוֹת bᵉchurôwth noun 3 forms

to choose, select, be chosen

Feminine plural form meaning 'youth', often referring to the period or state of being young, the prime of life, or to a group of young people (both men and women, depending on context). Can convey abs…

H980 בַּחֻרִים Bachurîym noun 3 forms

to choose, select, be chosen

The plural noun בַּחֻרִים (Bachurim) primarily refers to 'young men'—males in the prime of adolescence or early adulthood, especially in contexts emphasizing vigor, unmarried status, or readiness for …

H981 בָּטָא bâṭâʼ verb 4 forms

to utter, to speak, to pronounce

To speak rashly, utter without consideration, or babble. The verb indicates the act of speaking aloud, often in an uncontrolled, hasty, or ill-considered manner, especially with a negative connotation…

H982 בָּטַח bâṭach verb 46 forms

to trust, to rely on, to feel secure

To trust, have confidence in, feel secure, or rely on; primarily expressing a state of being securely reliant upon a person, power, or thing, either in a practical or psychological sense. Used for bot…

H983 בֶּטַח beṭach noun 4 forms

to trust, to feel secure, to rely

State or condition of security, safety, or confidence; the experience of being free from danger or fear, and the feeling or expectation of well-being and trust, especially under divine or dependable p…

H984 בֶּטַח Beṭach noun 1 form

to trust, be secure, feel confidence

A place name referring to a settlement or city mentioned in connection with Aramean (Syrian) territories, likely situated in the region of Aram. The term functions as a proper noun, denoting Betach/Be…

H985 בִּטְחָה biṭchâh noun 1 form

to trust, feel secure, rely upon

A sense of assurance, confidence, or trust—especially an internal state of feeling secure or unthreatened. In most contexts, 'biṭchâh' refers to the mental or emotional condition of reliance upon some…

H986 בִּטָּחוֹן biṭṭâchôwn noun 2 forms

to trust, to feel secure, to rely upon

A state or condition of security, trust, or assurance, especially an inner sense of safety or lack of fear arising from reliance on someone or something perceived as dependable. In different contexts,…

H987 בַּטֻּחוֹת baṭṭuchôwth noun 1 form

to trust, to feel safe, to rely on, to be confident

A state or condition of security, safety, or confident assurance, often involving freedom from fear, harm, or danger. The term generally refers to situations where stability and reliability are presen…

H988 בָּטֵל bâṭêl verb 1 form

to cease, desist, become idle, discontinue

To cease, stop, or desist from activity, especially work; to become inactive or come to a halt. The word conveys the idea of something coming to a standstill or being discontinued, whether through one…

H989 בְּטֵל bᵉṭêl verb 5 forms

to stop, to cease, to discontinue

To be stopped, to cease activity, or to be brought to a halt; in causative forms, to prevent, to make cease, or to hinder an action. Used in Aramaic contexts of the Hebrew Bible to express cessation o…

H990 בֶּטֶן beṭen noun 30 forms

to be hollow, interior space, curve inward

The hollow or interior part of the body, most often signifying the abdomen or womb. Used concretely for the physical belly (anatomical stomach and intestines), and specifically for the womb as the sea…

H991 בֶּטֶן Beṭen noun 1 form

to swell, to be rounded, belly, womb

A place name designating a locality in the territory apportioned to the tribe of Asher; likely meaning 'Beten' or 'Baten.' The term is a toponym derived from the common Hebrew noun for 'belly' or 'abd…

H992 בֹּטֶן bôṭen noun 1 form

to bulge, be swollen, belly, abdomen, womb

A kind of edible nut, specifically the pistachio, known for its distinctive form and valued as a food item. Used only in the plural form in the Hebrew Bible, referring to nuts among prized foods from …

H993 בְּטֹנִים Bᵉṭônîym noun 1 form

to be hollow, to be concave, belly, inside

Betonim is a proper noun referring to a specific location in the territory allotted to the tribe of Gad, likely signifying a place characterized by natural hollows or depressions. The term is probably…

H994 בִּי bîy particle 1 form

to ask, to request, to entreat

An interjection expressing entreaty or a polite request, especially in the context of addressing a superior—typically rendered as 'please,' 'if it please,' or 'I pray.' Used exclusively in direct spee…

H995 בִּין bîyn verb 68 forms

to distinguish, discern, perceive

To perceive or understand, especially through careful observation or discernment; to have insight or comprehension. The verb often denotes an active process of distinguishing or discerning between thi…

H996 בֵּין bêyn preposition 31 forms

to perceive, to distinguish, to understand

A preposition and sometimes noun used to indicate spatial, temporal, or abstract separation, distinction, or interval between entities, persons, groups, or times. Primary meaning is 'between' or 'amon…

H997 בֵּין bêyn preposition 3 forms

to distinguish, to separate, to understand

Preposition indicating spatial, temporal, or conceptual position or relationship separating two or more entities: 'between, among'. Used to describe where something or someone is located in relation t…

H998 בִּינָה bîynâh noun 13 forms

to discern, to understand, to distinguish

Insight, discernment, or the capacity for understanding; a mental faculty or state characterized by comprehension and the ability to distinguish between things. The term encompasses the process of exa…

H999 בִּינָה bîynâh noun 1 form

to discern, to perceive, to understand, to distinguish

Understanding, insight, discernment—the capacity to comprehend, perceive distinctions, and grasp meaning in a given context. The term refers to both intellectual understanding and perceptive wisdom, r…

H1000 בֵּיצָה bêytsâh noun 6 forms

white, whiteness, pale

Egg, the fertilized or unfertilized reproductive body of a bird, commonly used of bird eggs and once metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible. The term refers specifically to the egg as an object distinct f…