Lexicon besorah: Good news, glad tidings Original Word: בְּשׂוֹרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reward for tidings Or (shortened) bsorah {bes-o-raw'}; feminine from basar; glad tidings; by implication, reward for good news -- reward for tidings. see HEBREW basar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom basar Definition tidings NASB Translation carry news (1), news (4), reward (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּשׂרָה noun feminine tidings (compare Arabic ![]() 1 good tidings 1 Kings 7:9. 2 tidings, news 2 Samuel 18:20,25; with טובה 2 Samuel 18:27. 3 reward for good tidings 2 Samuel 4:10; 2 Samuel 18:22. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּשַׂר (basar), which means "to bring news" or "to announce."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of בְּשׂוֹרָה is found in Strong's Greek Number G2098, εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion), which also means "good news" or "gospel." This term is central to the New Testament, where it refers to the good news of Jesus Christ and the salvation He brings. The concept of the gospel as "good news" is a continuation and fulfillment of the Old Testament theme of glad tidings, emphasizing the universal and redemptive message of Christianity. Usage: The word בְּשׂוֹרָה is used in the context of delivering positive or joyful messages. It is often associated with the announcement of significant and favorable events. Context: בְּשׂוֹרָה (besorah) is a noun feminine in Hebrew, appearing in the context of conveying messages of joy and good news. The concept of "good news" is deeply rooted in the Hebrew tradition, often linked to the proclamation of God's deliverance and blessings. In the Old Testament, the term is used to describe the announcement of victory or the arrival of salvation. The idea of bringing good news is a recurring theme, reflecting the hope and joy associated with divine intervention and fulfillment of promises. The term is closely related to the act of proclaiming or heralding significant events that bring joy to the people. Forms and Transliterations בְּשֹׂרָ֣ה בְּשֹׂרָ֤ה בְּשֹׂרָֽה׃ בְּשׂוֹרָ֣ה בְּשׂוֹרָ֥ה בשורה בשרה בשרה׃ bə·śō·rāh bə·śō·w·rāh besoRah bəśōrāh bəśōwrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 4:10 HEB: לְתִתִּי־ ל֖וֹ בְּשֹׂרָֽה׃ NAS: which was the reward I gave KJV: who [thought] that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: INT: which gave was the reward 2 Samuel 18:20 2 Samuel 18:22 2 Samuel 18:25 2 Samuel 18:27 2 Kings 7:9 6 Occurrences |