Strong's Lexicon bitstsah: Gain, profit, plunder, unjust gain Original Word: בִּצָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּצַע (batsa), meaning "to cut off" or "to break off," often used in the context of gaining through violence or greed. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4124 (pleonexia): Often translated as "greed" or "covetousness," reflecting a similar concept of desiring more than what is rightfully one's own. - G4123 (pleonektes): Meaning "covetous" or "greedy person," indicating someone who seeks gain at the expense of others. Usage: The term "bitstsah" primarily refers to gain or profit, often with a negative connotation of unjust or dishonest gain. It is used in contexts where the acquisition of wealth or goods is achieved through unethical means, such as plunder or greed. The word underscores the moral implications of acquiring wealth at the expense of righteousness and justice. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of wealth and gain was closely tied to one's relationship with God and adherence to His laws. The pursuit of wealth through unjust means was condemned, as it violated the covenantal principles of justice, mercy, and humility before God. The prophets frequently spoke against the accumulation of wealth through exploitation and corruption, calling the people back to faithfulness and integrity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as bots Definition a swamp NASB Translation marsh (2), swamps and marshes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּצָּה noun feminine swamp, Job 8:11 as place where rushes grow, compare Job 40:21; בִּצּאֹתָ֯ו (Co ובצותיו) plural suffix Ezekiel 47:11 ("" וּגְבָאָיו). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance swamp, mireIntensive from bots; a swamp -- fen, mire(-ry place). see HEBREW bots Forms and Transliterations בִצָּ֑ה בִּצֹּאתָ֧יו בצאתיו בצה וּבִצָּֽה׃ ובצה׃ ḇiṣ·ṣāh biṣ·ṣō·ṯāw ḇiṣṣāh biṣṣōṯāw bitztzoTav ū·ḇiṣ·ṣāh ūḇiṣṣāh uvitzTzah vitzTzahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 8:11 HEB: גֹּ֭מֶא בְּלֹ֣א בִצָּ֑ה יִשְׂגֶּה־ אָ֥חוּ NAS: up without a marsh? Can the rushes KJV: grow up without mire? can INT: the papyrus without swamp grow the flag Job 40:21 Ezekiel 47:11 3 Occurrences |
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