Strong's Lexicon Betser: Betser Original Word: בֶּצֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּצַר (batsar), meaning "to cut off" or "to fortify." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Betser, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of refuge can be related to Greek terms like καταφυγή (kataphygē), meaning "refuge" or "shelter." Usage: Betser is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a city of refuge. It is one of the cities designated for the protection of individuals who have committed manslaughter unintentionally, providing them a place to flee from the avenger of blood until a fair trial could be conducted. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, cities of refuge were established as part of the legal system to ensure justice and mercy. These cities provided asylum for those who accidentally caused the death of another, protecting them from immediate retribution by the victim's family. The concept reflects the balance between justice and compassion in the Mosaic Law, emphasizing the importance of due process and the sanctity of life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom batsar Definition "fortress," a city in Reuben, also a desc. of Asher NASB Translation Bezer (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. בֶּ֫צֶר (fortress) — 1. proper name, of a location city in Reuben (MI בצר) Deuteronomy 4:43; Joshua 20:8; 1 Chronicles 6:63. 2. proper name, masculine person a descendant of Asher 1 Chronicles 7:37. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bezer The same as betser, an inaccessible spot; Betser, a place in Palestine; also an Israelite -- Bezer. see HEBREW betser Forms and Transliterations בֶּ֖צֶר בֶּ֣צֶר בֶּ֥צֶר בֶּ֧צֶר בצר be·ṣer beṣer BetzerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 4:43 HEB: אֶת־ בֶּ֧צֶר בַּמִּדְבָּ֛ר בְּאֶ֥רֶץ NAS: Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau KJV: [Namely], Bezer in the wilderness, INT: Bezer the wilderness country Joshua 20:8 Joshua 21:36 1 Chronicles 6:78 1 Chronicles 7:37 5 Occurrences |
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