◄ 1208. batsor ►
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batsor: Fortress, stronghold

Original Word: בָּצוֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: batsowr'
Pronunciation: ba-tsor
Phonetic Spelling: (baw-tsore')
Definition: Fortress, stronghold
Meaning: inaccessible, lofty

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
vintage

From batsar; inaccessible, i.e. Lofty -- vintage (by confusion with batsiyr).

see HEBREW batsar

see HEBREW batsiyr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see batsar.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּצַר (batsar), which means "to cut off" or "to make inaccessible."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for בָּצוֹר in the Strong's Greek lexicon, the concept of an "inaccessible" or "lofty" place can be related to Greek terms such as ὀχυρός (ochuros, Strong's Greek 3794), meaning "fortified" or "strong," and ὑψηλός (hypsēlos, Strong's Greek 5308), meaning "high" or "lofty." These terms capture the essence of elevation and fortification similar to בָּצוֹר.

Usage: The word בָּצוֹר appears in the context of describing places that are elevated or fortified, emphasizing their inaccessibility or strategic advantage due to their height or fortification.

Context: • The Hebrew term בָּצוֹר (Batsor) is used in the Old Testament to denote places that are difficult to access, often due to their elevation or fortification. This term is typically associated with cities or locations that are strategically positioned to be defensible against enemies. The concept of inaccessibility is central to its meaning, highlighting the security and protection offered by such places.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey the idea of a stronghold or a place of refuge that is not easily penetrated. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of building cities on elevated terrain to provide a natural defense against invaders.
• The use of בָּצוֹר in the biblical text underscores the importance of geography and topography in the defense strategies of ancient Israel and its neighbors. It also serves as a metaphor for divine protection, where God is often depicted as a "fortress" or "stronghold" for His people.

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