Strong's Lexicon batos: Bush, bramble Original Word: βάτος Word Origin: Derived from a primary word of uncertain affinity Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - סְנֶה (seneh): Refers to the bush in Exodus 3:2 where Moses encounters God. Usage: The Greek word "βάτος" refers to a bush or bramble, often used in the context of a thorny or prickly plant. In the New Testament, it is specifically used to describe the burning bush encountered by Moses. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, bushes and brambles were common in the wilderness and often symbolized desolation or barrenness. However, the burning bush in the biblical narrative is a significant theophany, where God reveals Himself to Moses. This event is pivotal in the history of Israel, marking the beginning of God's direct intervention to deliver His people from Egypt. HELPS Word-studies 943 bátos – a liquid measure, between eight and nine gallons (72 sextarii, Souter). A bath (batos) was divided into 6 hina (about a gallon each), or 12 logs (about a half-gallon each). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin bath Definition a bath, an Isr. liquid measure NASB Translation measures (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 943: βάτος (2)βάτος (2), βάτου, ὁ, Hebrew בַּת a bath (A. V. measure), a Jewish measure of liquids containing 72 sextarii (between 8 and 9 gallons) (Josephus, Antiquities 8, 2, 9): Luke 16:6 (see B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a measure for liquids. Of Hebrew origin (bath); a bath, or measure for liquids -- measure. see HEBREW bath Forms and Transliterations βατους βάτους βατών batous bátousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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