Strong's Lexicon buz: Contempt, scorn, despise Original Word: בּוּז Word Origin: Derived from the root בּוּז (buz), which means "to despise" or "to hold in contempt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2706 (kataphroneo) - to despise, disdain - G1848 (exoutheneo) - to treat with contempt Usage: The Hebrew word "buz" is used to denote a feeling or expression of disdain or contempt. It often conveys a strong sense of disrespect or derision towards someone or something. In the biblical context, it is used to describe the attitude of those who reject wisdom, righteousness, or divine instruction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, honor and shame were significant cultural values. To hold someone in "buz" was to publicly shame or dishonor them, which could have severe social and relational consequences. This concept is often contrasted with the honor due to God and His commandments, highlighting the folly of those who scorn divine wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom buz Definition contempt NASB Translation contempt (9), despised (1), laughingstock (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. בּוּז noun masculineProverbs 18:3 contempt — ׳בּ absolute Genesis 38:23 9t.; construct Job 31:34; — (Wisdom Literature & poetry, except Genesis 38:23 J). 1 contempt springing from pride and wickedness Job 31:34; Psalm 123:3; Psalm 123:4 ("" לַעַג); joined in one adverb. phrase with גאוה Psalm 31:19 ׳וָב ׳בְּג; springing from prosperity and ease Job 12:5; = object of contempt Genesis 38:23; Proverbs 12:8; "" חֶרְמָּה Psalm 119:22; Proverbs 18:3. 2 judicial, poured out (שׁפך) by God, in judgment Job 12:21 = Psalm 107:40. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance contempt, despised, shamed From buwz; disrespect -- contempt(-uously), despised, shamed. see HEBREW buwz Forms and Transliterations בַז֮ בּ֑וּז בּ֭וּז בֽוּז׃ בוז בוז׃ בז הַ֝בּ֗וּז הבוז וָב֑וּז וָבֽוּז׃ וּבוּז־ ובוז ובוז־ ובוז׃ לָב֑וּז לָבֽוּז׃ לבוז לבוז׃ ḇaz buz būz ḇūz hab·būz habBuz habbūz lā·ḇūz lāḇūz laVuz ū·ḇūz- ūḇūz- uvuz vaVuz vaz Vuz wā·ḇūz wāḇūzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 38:23 HEB: פֶּ֖ן נִהְיֶ֣ה לָב֑וּז הִנֵּ֤ה שָׁלַ֙חְתִּי֙ NAS: we will become a laughingstock. After all, KJV: Let her take [it] to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent INT: otherwise will become A laughingstock After sent Job 12:5 Job 12:21 Job 31:34 Psalm 31:18 Psalm 107:40 Psalm 119:22 Psalm 123:3 Psalm 123:4 Proverbs 12:8 Proverbs 18:3 Zechariah 4:10 12 Occurrences |