Strong's Lexicon bashas: To delay, to tarry Original Word: בָּשַׁס Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is "chronizō" (Strong's Greek 5549), which also means to delay or tarry. Usage: The Hebrew verb "bashas" primarily conveys the idea of delaying or tarrying. It is used in contexts where there is an expectation of promptness or immediacy, but instead, there is a postponement or lingering. This term can carry a negative connotation, suggesting a failure to act in a timely manner. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, timeliness was often associated with obedience and respect, especially in religious and communal settings. Delays could be seen as a lack of commitment or faithfulness, particularly in fulfilling vows or responding to divine commands. The concept of time in the ancient Near East was closely tied to agricultural cycles and religious observances, making promptness a valued trait. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to trample NASB Translation impose heavy rent (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בשׁס] verb Po`el Infinitive suffix בּוֺשַׁסְכֶם Amos 5:11 probably your trampling (by dissimilation from בּוּס) followed by עַל. בּשֶׁת see below בושׁ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tread A primitive root; to trample down -- tread. Forms and Transliterations בּוֹשַׁסְכֶ֞ם בושסכם bō·wō·šas·ḵem boshasChem bōwōšasḵemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Amos 5:11 HEB: לָ֠כֵן יַ֣עַן בּוֹשַׁסְכֶ֞ם עַל־ דָּ֗ל NAS: because you impose heavy rent on the poor KJV: Forasmuch therefore as your treading [is] upon the poor, INT: Therefore because impose on the poor 1 Occurrence |
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