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בְּנַס

𐤁𐤍𐤎

bᵉnaç

H1149 verb

SILEX Entry

Root בנס to rage, to be furious, to be violently angry

Definition

To be enraged, to be furious, to experience intense anger or wrath. In Aramaic, the verb typically describes the experience or expression of strong, violent anger, especially in a royal or authoritative context.

Semantic Range

to be enraged, to be furiously angry, to be beside oneself with anger; (specifically of rulers) to react with wrathful authority

Root / Etymology

The Aramaic verb בְּנַס (benas) has an uncertain etymology. It does not have a clear connection to a known West Semitic root in Hebrew, Aramaic, or related languages. Its root may be native to Aramaic or borrowed; etymology uncertain.

Historical & Contextual Notes

This verb occurs in Biblical Aramaic within the book of Daniel (e.g., Daniel 2:12, 3:19; 3:13), typically describing the violent anger of Nebuchadnezzar or other royal figures. It is used for a type of intense rage that leads to decisive, often severe action by a ruler. The semantic range is narrower than the Hebrew root חרה (to be kindled, angry), as בְּנַס rarely if ever describes ongoing resentment or mild irritation; it almost exclusively refers to a dramatic, overt outburst of anger. Later Jewish Aramaic continues this usage for 'to be enraged.' The term is not well attested outside Biblical and later Jewish Aramaic, and is distinct from other more common Hebrew or Aramaic terms for anger. English translations often simply read 'was angry' or 'was furious,' but these may flatten the intensity implied.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) of uncertain affinity; to be enraged; be angry.

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Root Family

בנס (b-n-s) — to rage, to be furious, to be violently angry

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H1149-01 בְּנַ֖ס benas AVqp3ms was angry he raged furiously 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H1149-01 Daniel 2:12 בְּנַ֖ס benas AVqp3ms was angry he raged furiously
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