Lexicon betsar: Gold, precious metal, gain, or wealth. Original Word: בְּצַר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gold Another form for betser; gold -- gold. see HEBREW betser NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originanother reading for tsar, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּצַר (batsar), which means "to cut off" or "to gather."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5557: χρυσός (chrysos) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote "gold," often in contexts similar to those found in the Hebrew Bible, symbolizing wealth, value, and purity. Usage: The word בְּצַר (betzar) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize wealth, value, or preciousness, often in a metaphorical or poetic sense. Context: בְּצַר (betzar) is a Hebrew term that is used to describe gold, particularly in a metaphorical context. The root בָּצַר (batsar) suggests the idea of cutting off or gathering, which can be associated with the process of mining or collecting gold. In the biblical text, gold is frequently used as a symbol of wealth, purity, and divine glory. The use of בְּצַר (betzar) in the scriptures often highlights the preciousness and desirability of gold, drawing parallels to spiritual or moral values. For example, in Job 22:24, the text speaks of laying gold in the dust, indicating a relinquishing of material wealth for spiritual gain. The Berean Standard Bible translates this passage as: "and consign your gold to the dust, the gold of Ophir to the stones of the ravines." This usage underscores the transient nature of material wealth compared to eternal spiritual riches. Forms and Transliterations בְצָ֑ר בצר ḇə·ṣār ḇəṣār veTzarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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