1149. benas
Lexicon
benas: To flee, to escape

Original Word: בְּנַס
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: bnac
Pronunciation: beh-NAS
Phonetic Spelling: (ben-as')
Definition: To flee, to escape
Meaning: to be enraged

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be angry

(Aramaic) of uncertain affinity; to be enraged -- be angry.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) a prim. root
Definition
to be angry
NASB Translation
became indignant (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
בְּנַס verb be angry (ᵑ7J id.; Samaritan ); —

Pe`al Perfect3masculine singular וּ˜קצַך שַׂגִּיא ׳ב Daniel 2:12.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Aramaic root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of being enraged is found in Strong's Greek Number G2372, θυμός (thumos), which also denotes a state of intense anger or wrath. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar emotional states, often in the context of divine wrath or human anger. The parallel between בְּנַס and θυμός underscores the universality of this emotional experience across different languages and cultures within the biblical narrative.

Usage: This Aramaic verb is used to describe a state of intense anger or rage. It is found in the context of expressing strong emotional reactions, often in response to provocation or perceived injustice.

Context: The term בְּנַס (benas) appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to convey the idea of being filled with rage or fury. This word is significant in understanding the emotional responses of characters within the narrative, particularly in the context of royal or authoritative figures who react strongly to challenges or threats to their power. The usage of בְּנַס highlights the human tendency towards anger and the potential consequences of such emotions when they are not controlled. In the Berean Standard Bible, this term is translated to reflect the intensity of the emotion, capturing the essence of the original Aramaic expression.

Forms and Transliterations
בְּנַ֖ס בנס bə·nas beNas bənas
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 2:12
HEB: דְּנָ֔ה מַלְכָּ֕א בְּנַ֖ס וּקְצַ֣ף שַׂגִּ֑יא
NAS: the king became indignant and very
KJV: the king was angry and very
INT: of this the king became furious and very

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1149
1 Occurrence


bə·nas — 1 Occ.















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