Strong's Lexicon biyraniyth: Citadel, Fortress Original Word: בִּירָנִית Word Origin: Derived from the root בִּירָה (beyrah), meaning "fortress" or "palace." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "πύργος" (pyrgos), meaning "tower" or "fortress." Usage: The term "biyraniyth" refers to a fortified structure or stronghold, often used in the context of a military or defensive position. It conveys the idea of strength, protection, and security. In the biblical context, it is used to describe physical fortresses that provide safety and defense against enemies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, fortresses were crucial for the protection of cities and territories. They were strategically located on high ground or near important trade routes to guard against invasions. These structures were often equipped with thick walls, towers, and gates, serving as both military installations and places of refuge for the local population during times of war. Brown-Driver-Briggs [בִּירָנִית] noun feminine fortress, fortified place (late); only plural absolute בִּירָנִיּוֺת וְעָרֵי מִסְכְּנוֺת2Chronicles 17:12 built by Jehoshaphat; וּמִגְדָּלִים ׳בּ2Chronicles 27:4 built by Jotham. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance castle From biyrah; a fortress -- castle. see HEBREW biyrah Forms and Transliterations בִּֽירָנִיּ֖וֹת בִּירָנִיּ֖וֹת בירניות bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ biraniYot bîrānîyōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 17:12 HEB: וַיִּ֧בֶן בִּֽיהוּדָ֛ה בִּירָנִיּ֖וֹת וְעָרֵ֥י מִסְכְּנֽוֹת׃ NAS: and he built fortresses and store KJV: in Judah castles, and cities INT: built Judah fortresses cities and store 2 Chronicles 27:4 2 Occurrences |
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