Strong's Lexicon batsal: Onion Original Word: בֶּצֶל Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to peel Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "batsal" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the specific mention of onions is unique to the Hebrew text. Usage: The Hebrew word "batsal" refers to the common onion, a bulbous plant known for its layered structure and pungent taste. In the Bible, it is mentioned in the context of the Israelites' diet during their time in Egypt, symbolizing the variety and abundance of food they had before their exodus into the wilderness. Cultural and Historical Background: Onions were a staple in the ancient Near Eastern diet, valued for their flavor and nutritional content. In Egypt, onions were not only a common food item but also held cultural significance, often associated with health and vitality. They were cultivated extensively and were a part of the daily diet of both the common people and the elite. 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance onion From an unused root apparently meaning to peel; an onion -- onion. 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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