Lexicon borith: Soap, Lye, Cleansing Agent Original Word: בֹּרִית Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sope Feminine of bor; vegetable alkali -- sope. see HEBREW bor NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of bor Definition lye, alkali, potash, soap NASB Translation soap (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֹּרִית noun feminine lye, alkali, potash, soap, used in washing Jeremiah 2:22; Malachi 3:2. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרָה (barah), which means to purify or cleanse.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to cleansing and purification is Strong's G4169, ποῖος (poios), which is often used in the New Testament to inquire about the nature or quality of something, including moral or spiritual purity. While not a direct equivalent in terms of substance, the concept of purification and the inquiry into the nature of purity are thematically linked. Usage: The term בֹּרִית appears in the context of cleansing and purification, particularly in the preparation of garments or the removal of impurities. Context: בֹּרִית (borith) is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a cleansing agent, likely a form of alkali derived from plant ashes, which was used in ancient times for washing and purifying. This substance is mentioned in the context of purification rituals and the cleansing of garments. In the Berean Standard Bible, בֹּרִית is referenced in Jeremiah 2:22: "Although you wash with lye and use an abundance of soap, the stain of your guilt is still before Me," declares the Lord GOD. This passage highlights the inadequacy of physical cleansing agents in removing spiritual impurity, emphasizing the need for divine intervention for true purification. Forms and Transliterations בֹּרִ֑ית ברית וּכְבֹרִ֖ית וכברית bō·rîṯ boRit bōrîṯ ū·ḵə·ḇō·rîṯ uchevoRit ūḵəḇōrîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 2:22 HEB: וְתַרְבִּי־ לָ֖ךְ בֹּרִ֑ית נִכְתָּ֤ם עֲוֹנֵךְ֙ NAS: And use much soap, The stain KJV: and take thee much soap, [yet] thine iniquity INT: lye and use soap the stain of your iniquity Malachi 3:2 2 Occurrences |
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