SILEX — Hebrew

H1201 בַּעְשָׁא Baʻshâʼ noun 3 forms

uncertain; proposed root בָּעַשׁ: to stink, be offensive

Proper name designating a prominent Israelite individual: Baasha, son of Ahijah, who became king of the northern kingdom of Israel (c. 10th century BCE). Occasionally the name is associated, by folk e…

H1202 בַּעֲשֵׂיָה Baʻăsêyâh noun 1 form

to do, make, work, act

Proper name designating an individual, typically rendered as Baʻăsêyâh, used as a male personal name in Israelite genealogies. The name is formed as a theophoric compound meaning 'Yahweh has worked/ma…

H1203 בְּעֶשְׁתְּרָה Bᵉʻeshtᵉrâh noun 1 form

to attribute power (connected to fertility deities), goddess (Astarte/Ashtoreth)

Bᵉ'eshtᵉrâh is a proper noun referring to a place east of the Jordan, allocated to the Gershonite Levites in the territory of Manasseh; its name likely references the Canaanite goddess Ashtoreth (Asta…

H1204 בָּעַת bâʻath verb 11 forms

to startle, to terrify, to cause sudden fear

To cause sudden fear, to startle or terrify, to be seized with sudden fright. The verb בָּעַת primarily refers to a rapid, overwhelming onset of fear or alarm, as from a sudden frightening event or ap…

H1205 בְּעָתָה bᵉʻâthâh noun 1 form

to terrify, startle, be in dread

A state or condition of dread, fear, or terror; also denotes being afflicted with anxiety or trouble, especially one rooted in overwhelming fearfulness or panic in threatening circumstances. In poetic…

H1206 בֹץ bôts noun 1 form

whitish clay, pale fine earth, silt

A type of clay or mire, specifically a whitish, fine-textured mud or clay, often found in riverbeds or marshy places; the word emphasizes the pale color and fine consistency rather than generic mud, s…

H1207 בִּצָּה bitstsâh noun 4 forms

to be muddy, to be clayey, to mire

A 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 diffic…

H1208 בָּצוֹר bâtsôwr verb 1 form

to cut off, to make inaccessible, to fortify, to gather (in the agricultural sense)

A place name referring to an elevated, fortified location; also, in certain contexts, possibly used with connotations of inaccessibility or strength. In the Hebrew Bible, it denotes the location 'Bats…

H1209 בֵּצַי Bêtsay noun 2 forms

uncertain (as a personal name; possible relation to 'to peel, to lay bare')

Bêtsay is a proper noun designating the name of an Israelite clan leader listed among the returnees from the Babylonian exile. The primary lexical function is as a personal or family name rather than …

H1210 בָּצִיר bâtsîyr noun 5 forms

to cut off, gather, harvest

Mature, harvested grapes—especially those gathered during the grape harvest or vintage; by extension, the act of grape gathering or the time of grape harvesting. The term primarily designates the yiel…

H1211 בֶּצֶל betsel noun 1 form

to peel, to strip, (hypothetical root)

A cultivated bulbous vegetable, Allium cepa, known for its layered, papery skin and sharp flavor; the specific plant identified as 'onion' in ancient Israelite diet and culture. Used in reference to t…

H1212 בְּצַלְאֵל Bᵉtsalʼêl noun 3 forms

to shade, to shelter, to provide shadow or protection

A personal name meaning 'in the shadow (protection) of God.' Most frequently encountered as the skilled artisan commissioned by Moses to oversee the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings …

H1213 בַּצְלוּת Batslûwth noun 2 forms

to overshadow, make a shadow, be in shade

Proper name designating a family group returning from exile, likely indicating descent from a common ancestor or head of a family. The term also appears with variant spelling and uncertain etymology; …

H1214 בָּצַע bâtsaʻ verb 12 forms

to cut, break off, divide, sever

To cut, break off, or sever, especially with the connotation of taking something by force or for personal gain, often implying plundering, seizing loot, or acting for selfish profit. In figurative or …

H1215 בֶּצַע betsaʻ noun 12 forms

to break off, cut, divide forcibly

Material profit acquired through illicit, dishonest, or violent means; can denote unjust gain, profit from exploitation, or ill-gotten wealth. The semantic range also covers broader unethical advantag…

H1216 בָּצֵק bâtsêq verb 2 forms

to swell, to rise, to ferment

To swell up, specifically of dough as it rises; by extension, to be leavened or be in a fermenting state. The term indicates the process whereby dough expands due to fermentation, leading to its use i…

H1217 בָּצֵק bâtsêq noun 3 forms

to swell, become swollen, rise up (of substances)

A mass of dough prepared from kneaded flour and water, especially in a leavened state—i.e., in the process of rising due to fermentation. In biblical usage, refers specifically to bread dough in prepa…

H1218 בׇּצְקַת Botsqath noun 2 forms

to swell, to bulge, to rise (of dough or ground)

A proper noun denoting a specific town or settlement mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, likely referring to an elevated or swelling area of land; specifically, Botsqath, a town associated with the territo…

H1219 בָּצַר bâtsar adjective 16 forms

to cut off, harvest, make inaccessible

To cut off, prune, or harvest, especially in reference to gathering grapes at vintage. In extended usage, to make inaccessible through fortifying, securing, or enclosing. Occasionally, to withhold or …

H1220 בֶּצֶר betser noun 2 forms

to cut off, to harvest, to make inaccessible, to fortify

(I) Precious metal, especially gold, as a raw or refined substance; (II) by extension, metaphorical usage for wealth or valuable treasure. The term may also denote material used for economic or defens…

H1221 בֶּצֶר Betser noun 1 form

to restrain, to fortify, to make inaccessible

Proper noun: (1) Betser — a city designated as a city of refuge in the territory east of the Jordan, allocated to the tribe of Reuben; (2) Personal name — Betser, an individual listed among the descen…

H1222 בְּצַר bᵉtsar adjective 1 form

to cut off, gather, fortify (root level)

A precious metal, gold; used primarily as a term for gold, sometimes appearing poetically or as a variant spelling in parallelism with other words for gold. The word is rare and occurs chiefly in poet…

H1223 בׇּצְרָה botsrâh noun 1 form

to cut off, to fortify, to enclose, to gather (especially grapes)

A proper noun designating Bozrah, a fortified city, primarily in Edom, and in some instances a term referring to an enclosure for livestock. Its primary usage is as a place name, though secondarily it…

H1224 בׇּצְרָה Botsrâh noun 4 forms

to cut off, make inaccessible, fortify, enclose

Botsrah (בׇּצְרָה) is a proper noun referring to a city within the territory of Edom, notable as a prominent and fortified Edomite urban center. In some contexts, it is the name of locations associate…

H1225 בִּצָּרוֹן bitstsârôwn noun 1 form

to cut off, to make inaccessible, to fortify

A fortified place, stronghold, or defensive structure designed for protection or security; used for both literal fortifications such as towers, citadels, or walled enclosures, and metaphorically for s…

H1226 בַּצֹּרֶת batstsôreth noun 2 forms

to restrain, to withhold, to fortify, to cut off

A period of severe lack of rain or water, specifically drought or scarcity due to withheld precipitation; indicates either a natural phenomenon of withheld rain or the resulting condition of dearth in…

H1227 בַּקְבּוּק Baqbûwq noun 1 form

to pour out, be empty, to be wasted

A personal name, 'Baqbuq,' meaning uncertain; used as the name of an individual counted among the temple servants (Nethinim) returning from Babylonian exile, as listed in post-exilic genealogies. Occu…

H1228 בַּקְבֻּק baqbuq noun 3 forms

to empty, to pour out, to gush

A container, typically of clay, used for holding and pouring liquids such as water, wine, or oil; the word often denotes a specific type of bottle or flask characterized by a narrow neck, designed for…

H1229 בַּקְבֻּקְיָה Baqbuqyâh noun 1 form

to pour out, to empty, to make a gurgling sound (as from a bottle)

Baqbuqyâh is a personal Israelite name meaning 'Yahweh has poured out' or 'Yahweh pours out,' reflecting an act of pouring or emptying attributed to YHWH. The semantic range centers on the concept of …

H1230 בַּקְבַּקַּר Baqbaqqar noun 1 form

to seek, to examine, to inquire, to inspect, to search

Proper name, masculine. Refers to an Israelite individual named Baqbaqqar. The form of the name suggests a meaning related to the root 'to seek' or 'to search,' but may also serve as a theophoric or h…

H1231 בֻּקִּי Buqqîy noun 2 forms

to empty, pour out, make waste

Buqqîy is a personal name, likely meaning 'empty' or 'wasting,' but more accurately, 'one who is emptied' or 'wasted.' The name appears in genealogical lists referring to two individuals in the Hebrew…

H1232 בֻּקִּיָּה Buqqîyâh noun 2 forms

to empty, pour out, make desolate

Buqqîyâh is a personal name, meaning 'Yahweh has proven empty' or 'Yahweh has poured out,' likely indicating an association with the action of emptying (often in the sense of pouring out, making desol…

H1233 בְּקִיעַ bᵉqîyaʻ noun 2 forms

to split, cleave, break open, burst

A physical opening formed by splitting or breaking—specifically a fissure, crevice, crack, or rupture in a solid body, such as rock, ground, or wall. The term primarily denotes the result or product o…

H1234 בָּקַע bâqaʻ verb 41 forms

to split, to cleave, to break open, to burst forth

To split or break open by force, especially by cleaving, rending, or bursting. The root denotes a forceful separation of a whole, especially in natural or violent contexts. Used of splitting the earth…

H1235 בֶּקַע beqaʻ noun 1 form

to split, divide, cleave

A unit of weight or coinage equal to half a shekel, known as a 'beka,' especially in contexts involving religious offerings. The primary meaning is a measured weight—specifically, half of a standard s…

H1236 בִּקְעָא biqʻâʼ noun 1 form

to split, cleave, break open

A low-lying, flat expanse of land, specifically a broad valley or plain situated between hills or mountains. The term denotes an open and level area often associated with fertility and agricultural us…

H1237 בִּקְעָה biqʻâh noun 10 forms

to split, cleave, break open

A broad, flat valley, typically situated between hills or mountains; an expanse of level ground resulting from geological splitting or recession. The term denotes both a geographical feature—an open p…

H1238 בָּקַק bâqaq verb 8 forms

to pour out, to empty, to drain

To pour out or empty, typically of a vessel, and by extension, to make devoid of inhabitants, resources, or contents. The verb can refer literally to pouring out a liquid until a vessel is empty, but …

H1239 בָּקַר bâqar verb 5 forms

to split, to open up, to search

To inquire, investigate, or examine, especially by actively seeking information or understanding. In biblical contexts, בָּקַר most commonly refers to the activity of seeking out information or making…

H1240 בְּקַר bᵉqar verb 4 forms

to seek, investigate, examine, inquire

To inquire, seek information with care, make a thorough investigation, or examine closely; in some contexts, to search out, scrutinize, or seek to understand. The term implies searching or inquiring w…

H1241 בָּקָר bâqâr noun 26 forms

to seek, to examine, (as noun: large domesticated cattle)

Domesticated large hoofed herd animal, specifically cattle, encompassing both male (bull, ox) and female (cow) members of the species. Used especially for draft labor (plowing) and as a source of meat…

H1242 בֹּקֶר bôqer noun 16 forms

to seek, examine, become active

The period of morning, particularly the time from first light or dawn until full daylight; in wider contexts, refers to the early part of the day in contrast to evening. In narrative or ritual texts, …

H1243 בַּקָּרָה baqqârâh noun 1 form

to inquire, examine, inspect, visit

An act of attentive examination; careful investigation or inspection. In biblical usage, בַּקָּרָה refers to the process of closely inspecting, overseeing, or seeking out, often with the intention of …

H1244 בִּקֹּרֶת biqqôreth noun 1 form

to seek, inquire, examine, inspect

A formal inspection or examination, especially in a judicial, administrative, or disciplinary context; also, the result of such an inquiry, which may include censure, punishment, or correction dependi…

H1245 בָּקַשׁ bâqash verb 65 forms

to seek, search for, strive after, desire, request

To seek intentionally, with persistence or effort, often involving inquiry, pursuit, or desire. In the Hebrew Bible, בָּקַשׁ typically denotes actively seeking to find or obtain something (e.g., infor…

H1246 בַּקָּשָׁה baqqâshâh noun 5 forms

to seek, request, desire

A formal request or entreaty, particularly one directed to a human or divine authority; denotes a spoken or written plea for favor, information, or action. Used for expressions of earnest desire, supp…

H1247 בַּר bar noun 5 forms

to be clear, pure (in Aramaic); to be a son, descendant (as a noun)

Male offspring, son; by extension, male descendant or member of a group. In Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, primarily denotes a biological son, but can also refer to a descendant, member, or, in…

H1248 בַּר bar noun 3 forms

to be outside, open; to be pure; son (in Aramaic)

A male child with particular emphasis on the relationship to parents, especially as 'son' in both literal and metaphorical senses. In specific contexts, especially in Aramaic-influenced books, refers …

H1249 בַּר bar adjective 4 forms

to purify, to select, to sift, to make clear

Primarily, 'grain' or 'barley' as used in agricultural contexts (especially poetic or elevated prose); also, by extension, refers to the idea of something 'pure' or 'select,' such as refined grain or …

H1250 בָּר bâr noun 4 forms

to select, to purify, to cleanse, to separate by winnowing

Edible grain, especially of cereal crops such as wheat or barley; used to refer both to grain as food and the kernels harvested from the field. In poetic and metaphorical usage, 'bar' can also signify…