Strong's Lexicon barburim: Fattened birds, fatted fowl Original Word: בַּרְבֻּר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be clean or polished Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of "fattened" or "prepared" animals for feasting can be related to Greek terms like "σιτευτός" (siteutos), meaning "fattened" or "fed up," as seen in the context of the prodigal son's feast in Luke 15:23. Usage: The term "barburim" refers to fattened birds, often understood as domesticated or specially prepared birds for consumption. In the context of the Bible, it signifies luxury and abundance, typically associated with royal or festive meals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the consumption of fattened birds was a sign of wealth and prosperity. Such birds were often reserved for special occasions, feasts, or offerings. The practice of fattening birds for consumption was common in royal courts and among the affluent, symbolizing opulence and the ability to provide lavish hospitality. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom barar Definition capons or geese, fowl NASB Translation fowl (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בַּרְבֻּרִים noun masculine plural birds fattened for table of Solomon 1 Kings 5:3; capons Ki, geese (from their pure white feathers) ᵑ7Jer Thes, swans Ew, guinea-hens Th, fowls Tristr. AV RV (ברברי = ינשׁוף water-birds Leviticus 11:17 ᵑ7⅏). ברשׁ (√ of following, meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fowl By reduplication from bar; a fowl (as fattened on grain) -- fowl. see HEBREW bar Forms and Transliterations וּבַרְבֻּרִ֖ים וברברים ū·ḇar·bu·rîm ūḇarburîm uvarbuRimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:23 HEB: וּצְבִי֙ וְיַחְמ֔וּר וּבַרְבֻּרִ֖ים אֲבוּסִֽים׃ NAS: roebucks, and fattened fowl. KJV: and fallowdeer, and fatted fowl. INT: gazelles roebucks fowl and fattened 1 Occurrence |
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