1267. baruth

Lexicon

baruth: Purity, choice, cleanness

Original Word: בָּרוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: baruwth
Pronunciation: bah-ROOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (baw-rooth,)
Definition: Purity, choice, cleanness
Meaning: food

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

meat

From barah; food -- meat.

see HEBREW barah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from barah
Definition
food
NASB Translation
food (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[בָּרוּת] noun feminine food; בְּבָרוּתִי Psalm 69:22 in (or as) my food.

II. ברה (compare Assyrian barû, bind, whence birîtu, fetter Zim^{BP 59, 82, &} treaty, covenant Dl^{K 7}).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרָה (barah), which means to eat or consume.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry is G1033 (βρῶμα, brōma), which also means "food" or "meat." This term is used in the New Testament to refer to physical nourishment and is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual sustenance, as seen in passages where Jesus refers to Himself as the "bread of life" (John 6:35, BSB).

In summary, בָּרוּת (Barut) is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible, encapsulating the essential role of food in both physical and spiritual contexts. It underscores the importance of God's provision and the communal aspects of sharing meals within the biblical narrative.

Usage: This term is used in the context of sustenance, referring to the food or provisions necessary for nourishment and survival.

Context: • The Hebrew word בָּרוּת (Barut) is a noun that appears in the context of providing sustenance. It is used to describe the physical nourishment required for life, often in the context of hospitality or provision for others. The concept of food in the Hebrew Bible is not only about physical sustenance but also carries spiritual and communal significance. Sharing food is an act of fellowship and covenant, reflecting God's provision for His people.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to emphasize the importance of sustenance in the daily life of the Israelites, as well as in the context of divine provision. For example, in the story of Joseph, food becomes a central theme as he provides for Egypt and his family during a time of famine.
• The provision of food is often seen as a blessing from God, and the lack thereof as a sign of judgment or testing. The Israelites' journey through the wilderness, where God provided manna, is a prime example of divine sustenance.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּבָרוּתִ֣י בברותי bə·ḇā·rū·ṯî bəḇārūṯî bevaruTi

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 69:21
HEB: וַיִּתְּנ֣וּ בְּבָרוּתִ֣י רֹ֑אשׁ וְ֝לִצְמָאִ֗י
NAS: me gall for my food And for my thirst
KJV: me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst
INT: gave my food gall my thirst

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1267
1 Occurrence

bə·ḇā·rū·ṯî — 1 Occ.