Berean Strong's Lexicon benas: To flee, to escape Original Word: בְּנַס Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not widely attested in Hebrew, possibly related to the concept of fleeing or escaping. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is φεύγω (pheugō), Strong's Greek #5343, which also means to flee or escape. Usage: The Hebrew verb "benas" is used to describe the act of fleeing or escaping from danger or pursuit. It conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, often in the context of seeking safety or deliverance from a threatening situation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of fleeing was often associated with warfare, persecution, or divine judgment. The Israelites, as a people who experienced numerous conflicts and captivities, would have been familiar with the need to escape from physical and spiritual threats. The act of fleeing could also symbolize a turning away from sin or idolatry, seeking refuge in God's protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) a prim. root Definition to be angry NASB Translation became indignant (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּנַס verb be angry (ᵑ7J id.; Samaritan ); — Pe`al Perfect3masculine singular וּקצַך שַׂגִּיא ׳ב Daniel 2:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be angry (Aramaic) of uncertain affinity; to be enraged -- be angry. Forms and Transliterations בְּנַ֖ס בנס bə·nas beNas bənasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:12 HEB: דְּנָ֔ה מַלְכָּ֕א בְּנַ֖ס וּקְצַ֣ף שַׂגִּ֑יא NAS: the king became indignant and very KJV: the king was angry and very INT: of this the king became furious and very |