Lexicon batsal: Onion Original Word: בֶּצֶל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance onion From an unused root apparently meaning to peel; an onion -- onion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an onion NASB Translation onions (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בָּצָל] noun masculine onion (Late Hebrew בָּצֵל or בֶּ֫צֶל, Arabic  , Ethiopic  Aramaic בּוּצְלָא,  ) — בְּצָלִים Numbers 11:5 (אֵת הַקִּשֻּׁאִים וְאֵת הָאֲבַטִּתִים וְאֶתהֶֿחָצִיר וְאֵתהַֿשּׁוּמִים ׳וְאֶתהַֿבּ). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to peel or strip.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for בֶּצֶל in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the specific mention of onions is unique to the Hebrew text in the context of the Israelites' diet. However, the general concept of vegetables or herbs might be related to Greek terms like λάχανον (lachanon • G3001), which refers to a vegetable or garden herb. Usage: The term בֶּצֶל appears in the context of the Israelites' diet during their time in Egypt, specifically mentioned as one of the foods they longed for after their exodus. Context: בֶּצֶל (betzel) is a noun in the Hebrew Bible that refers to the common onion, a staple in the diet of ancient Near Eastern cultures. The onion is noted for its layered structure and pungent aroma, which made it a valued vegetable in culinary practices. In the biblical narrative, בֶּצֶל is mentioned in Numbers 11:5, where the Israelites express their craving for the foods they enjoyed in Egypt, including onions, as they wander in the wilderness. This longing highlights the contrast between their current hardships and the relative abundance they experienced in Egypt. The mention of onions, along with other foods like fish, cucumbers, melons, leeks, and garlic, underscores the Israelites' nostalgia for the familiar and flavorful diet they had left behind. The reference to onions in this context serves as a symbol of the Israelites' struggle with contentment and faith during their journey to the Promised Land. Forms and Transliterations הַבְּצָלִ֖ים הבצלים hab·bə·ṣā·lîm habbəṣālîm habbetzaLimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 11:5 HEB: הֶחָצִ֥יר וְאֶת־ הַבְּצָלִ֖ים וְאֶת־ הַשּׁוּמִֽים׃ NAS: and the leeks and the onions and the garlic, KJV: and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick: INT: and the melons and the leeks and the onions and the garlic 1 Occurrence |
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