Strong's Lexicon bohaq: Bright spot, whiteness Original Word: בֹּהק Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be white Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "bohaq," as it is a specific Hebrew term related to Levitical law. However, Greek terms related to purity and cleanliness, such as καθαρός (katharos, Strong's G2513), may be conceptually related. Usage: The term "bohaq" refers to a bright spot or whiteness, particularly in the context of skin conditions. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a specific type of skin blemish that is not considered to be leprous. This term is primarily found in the context of Levitical laws concerning skin diseases and ceremonial cleanliness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the laws concerning skin diseases were of significant importance due to the community's emphasis on ritual purity. Leviticus, where "bohaq" is mentioned, provides detailed instructions for diagnosing and handling various skin conditions. These laws were not only for health reasons but also had spiritual implications, as they were part of the covenantal laws given by God to maintain holiness among His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition tetter NASB Translation eczema (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֹּ֫הַק noun masculine a harmless eruption on the skin (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic בּוֺהֲקָא; Arabic  ) Leviticus 13:39. בהר (Late Hebrew Hiph`il be bright, shine; compare Aramaic בְּהַר, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance freckled spot From an unused root meaning to be pale; white scurf -- freckled spot. Forms and Transliterations בֹּ֥הַק בהק bō·haq Bohak bōhaqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 13:39 HEB: כֵּה֣וֹת לְבָנֹ֑ת בֹּ֥הַק ה֛וּא פָּרַ֥ח NAS: white, it is eczema that has broken KJV: white; it [is] a freckled spot [that] groweth INT: faint white is eczema that has broken |
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(not Pe`al) & derivatives; Ethiopic 
Arabic 
surpass, especially in brightness, shine brightly). 
