Strong's Lexicon Botsrah: Bozrah Original Word: בָּצְרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּצַר (batsar), meaning "to gather" or "to fortify." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Bozrah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: Bozrah is a significant city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, primarily known as a city of Edom. It is often associated with judgment and destruction in prophetic literature. The name itself suggests a place of gathering or fortification, which aligns with its historical role as a stronghold. Cultural and Historical Background: Bozrah was a major city in the ancient kingdom of Edom, located southeast of the Dead Sea. Edom, descended from Esau, Jacob's brother, often had a tumultuous relationship with Israel. Bozrah's strategic location made it a vital center for trade and military defense. The city is frequently mentioned in the context of divine judgment against Edom, symbolizing God's retribution against nations opposing Israel. Brown-Driver-Briggs II. בָּצְרָה proper name, of a location 1. city of Edom (fortress; (see Palmyrene proper name, of a location בצרא VogNo. 22 ᵐ5 βος(ς)ορρα; compare βοσορ; LagOnom. Sacr. 102, 232, 2nd ed. 137, 247 = βοστρα) Genesis 36:33 = 1 Chronicles 1:44; Isaiah 34:6; Isaiah 63:1 (in both "" (ארץ) אדום) Jeremiah 49:13,22; Amos 1:12. 2 of Moab Jeremiah 48:24, probably = II.בֶּצֶר 1; — on Micah 2:12 compare foregoing. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bozrah The same as botsrah; Botsrah, a place in Edom -- Bozrah. see HEBREW botsrah Forms and Transliterations בְּבָצְרָ֔ה בָּצְרָ֑ה בָּצְרָֽה׃ בָצְרָ֑ה בבצרה בצרה בצרה׃ מִבָּצְרָ֔ה מִבָּצְרָֽה׃ מבצרה מבצרה׃ ḇā·ṣə·rāh bāṣ·rāh ḇāṣərāh bāṣrāh bə·ḇā·ṣə·rāh bəḇāṣərāh bevatzeRah botzrah mib·bā·ṣə·rāh mibbāṣərāh mibbatzeRah vatzeRahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:33 HEB: בֶּן־ זֶ֖רַח מִבָּצְרָֽה׃ NAS: of Zerah of Bozrah became king KJV: of Zerah of Bozrah reigned INT: the son of Zerah of Bozrah 1 Chronicles 1:44 Isaiah 34:6 Isaiah 63:1 Jeremiah 48:24 Jeremiah 49:13 Jeremiah 49:22 Amos 1:12 8 Occurrences |
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