4008. mibta

Lexicon

mibta: Utterance, speech, expression

Original Word: מִבְטָא
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mibta`
Pronunciation: MIB-tah
Phonetic Spelling: (mib-taw')
Definition: Utterance, speech, expression
Meaning: a rash utterance

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a rash utterance

From bata'; a rash utterance (hasty vow) -- (that which...) Uttered (out of).

see HEBREW bata'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as bata
Definition
rash utterance
NASB Translation
rash statement (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מִבְטָא noun [masculine] rash utterance, מִבְטָא שׂפתיה Numbers 30:7; Numbers 30:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּטָא (bāṭā'), which means "to speak" or "to utter."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1293 (διαθήκη, diathēkē), which generally refers to a covenant or testament. While not a direct equivalent in meaning, both terms involve the concept of binding agreements or promises, highlighting the seriousness with which such commitments were regarded in both Hebrew and Greek contexts.

Usage: The term מִבְטָא is used in the context of making a rash or hasty vow, often implying a lack of forethought or consideration. It is associated with speech that is impulsive and potentially regrettable.

Context: The Hebrew term מִבְטָא (mibtā') appears in the context of speech that is made without careful consideration, often leading to unintended consequences. In the ancient Hebrew culture, words held significant power, and vows or utterances were taken seriously. A מִבְטָא could lead to binding obligations, even if made in haste or without full understanding of the implications. The concept underscores the importance of thoughtful and deliberate speech, as well as the potential pitfalls of impulsive promises. The term is reflective of the broader biblical theme that emphasizes the weight and responsibility of one's words.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of rash vows is illustrated in various passages, highlighting the need for wisdom and prudence in speech. The biblical narrative often warns against making vows or promises without due consideration, as seen in the story of Jephthah (Judges 11:30-31), where a rash vow leads to tragic consequences.

Forms and Transliterations

מִבְטָ֣א מבטא miḇ·ṭā miḇṭā mivTa

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 30:6
HEB: עָלֶ֑יהָ א֚וֹ מִבְטָ֣א שְׂפָתֶ֔יהָ אֲשֶׁ֥ר
NAS: or the rash statement of her lips
KJV: when she vowed, or uttered ought out of her lips,
INT: under or the rash of her lips which

Numbers 30:8
HEB: עָלֶ֔יהָ וְאֵת֙ מִבְטָ֣א שְׂפָתֶ֔יהָ אֲשֶׁ֥ר
NAS: she is under and the rash statement of her lips
KJV: [it]; then he shall make her vow which she vowed, and that which she uttered with her lips,
INT: which is under and the rash of her lips which

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4008
2 Occurrences

miḇ·ṭā — 2 Occ.