◄ 1274. beri ►
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beri: Fat, choice, or select

Original Word: בְּרִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: briy
Pronunciation: beh-REE
Phonetic Spelling: (ber-ee')
Definition: Fat, choice, or select
Meaning: fat

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fat

From barah; fat -- fat.

see HEBREW barah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see ri.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[בְּרִי], בִּרְיָה see בִּרִיא below II. ברא.



Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרָא (bara), which means "to create" or "to be fat."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1588: ἐκλεκτός (eklektos) • meaning "chosen" or "elect," often used to describe those selected by God for a special purpose or blessing.
• G2478: ἰσχυρός (ischyros) • meaning "strong" or "mighty," used to describe physical strength or power, sometimes metaphorically for spiritual or moral strength.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations, share thematic elements with בְּרִי (beri) in terms of conveying ideas of favor, strength, and abundance.

Usage: The word בְּרִי (beri) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical fatness, often in a positive sense, indicating health, prosperity, or divine blessing. It is not frequently used, appearing in contexts that emphasize abundance and well-being.

Context: The Hebrew term בְּרִי (beri) is a descriptive adjective that conveys the idea of physical fullness or richness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, being "fat" was often associated with prosperity and divine favor, as it indicated that one had more than enough resources to sustain life. This term is rooted in the concept of creation and abundance, as seen in its derivation from the root בָּרָא (bara), which means "to create." The notion of fatness in the biblical text can be symbolic of spiritual or material blessing, reflecting a life that is full and flourishing. The use of בְּרִי (beri) in the Hebrew Scriptures is limited, but it carries significant cultural and theological implications, highlighting the connection between physical well-being and divine provision.

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