Strong's Lexicon bachin: Test, Examination Original Word: בּחִין Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּחַן (bachan), meaning "to test" or "to examine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of testing is δοκιμάζω (dokimazo), which means "to test" or "to approve." This term is used in the New Testament, such as in 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (BSB): "but test all things. Hold fast to what is good." Usage: The term "bachin" refers to a process of testing or examination, often used in the context of evaluating the quality, integrity, or faithfulness of a person or object. It implies a thorough and discerning assessment, often with the intent of proving or refining. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of testing was integral to both religious and social life. Testing was seen as a means of proving one's faithfulness to God, as well as one's character and abilities. This could involve trials, challenges, or direct examination by God or leaders. The process of testing was not merely punitive but was often viewed as a means of purification and growth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee bachun. Brown-Driver-Briggs [בחון] suffix בַּחוּנָיו (daghesh forte implicit Qr; בחיניו Kt) Isaiah 23:13 their siege-towers. בחיניו Isaiah 23:13 Kt; see [ בחון] above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tower Another form of bachan; a watch-tower of besiegers -- tower. see HEBREW bachan Forms and Transliterations בַחוּנָ֗יו בחוניו ḇa·ḥū·nāw ḇaḥūnāw vachuNavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 23:13 HEB: [בְחִינָיו כ] (בַחוּנָ֗יו ק) עֹרְרוּ֙ KJV: they set up the towers thereof, they raised up INT: the wilderness up tower stripped palaces 1 Occurrence |
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