Lexicon bogedoth: Treacherous women, traitors Original Word: בֹּגְדוֹת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance treacherous Feminine plural active participle of bagad; treacheries -- treacherous. see HEBREW bagad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bagad Definition treachery NASB Translation treacherous (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֹּגְדוֺת plural abstract אַנְשֵׁי בֹגְדוֺת men of treachery Zephaniah 3:4. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּגַד (bagad), which means to act treacherously or deceitfully.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2707 (καταλείπω, kataleipō), which means to leave behind or forsake. While not a direct translation, the concept of forsaking or abandoning aligns with the idea of treachery and unfaithfulness found in בֹּגְדוֹת. The Greek term captures the essence of leaving a covenant or relationship, similar to the Hebrew notion of betrayal. Usage: The word בֹּגְדוֹת is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote treacherous actions or behaviors, often in the context of spiritual or relational unfaithfulness. It is typically used in a negative sense, highlighting the moral and ethical breach of trust. Context: The term בֹּגְדוֹת appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe acts of betrayal and unfaithfulness. It is often associated with the breaking of covenants, whether between individuals or between the people and God. The root בָּגַד (bagad) conveys a sense of deceit and treachery, emphasizing the gravity of such actions in the biblical narrative. In the prophetic literature, the term is frequently used to describe Israel's unfaithfulness to God, portraying the nation as a treacherous partner in the covenant relationship. This imagery underscores the seriousness of spiritual infidelity and the call to repentance and restoration. The use of בֹּגְדוֹת serves as a moral indictment, urging the audience to recognize the consequences of betrayal and to seek reconciliation. Forms and Transliterations בֹּֽגְד֑וֹת בגדות bō·ḡə·ḏō·wṯ bogeDot bōḡəḏōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Zephaniah 3:4 HEB: פֹּֽחֲזִ֔ים אַנְשֵׁ֖י בֹּֽגְד֑וֹת כֹּהֲנֶ֙יהָ֙ חִלְּלוּ־ NAS: are reckless, treacherous men; KJV: [are] light [and] treacherous persons: INT: are reckless persons treacherous her priests have profaned 1 Occurrence |
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