976. bochan

Lexicon

bochan: Test, trial, examination

Original Word: בֹּחן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: bochan
Pronunciation: bo'-khan
Phonetic Spelling: (bo'-khan)
Definition: Test, trial, examination
Meaning: trial

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

tried

From bachan; trial -- tried.

see HEBREW bachan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from bachan
Definition
a testing
NASB Translation
tested (1), testing (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

בֹּ֫חַן noun [masculine] testing, Isaiah 28:16 אֶבֶן בֹּחַן a tested, tried stone, i.e. approved for use as a foundation-stone. On Ezekiel 21:18 ᵑ0 see foregoing near the end.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּחַן (bachan), which means "to test" or "to try."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of testing or trial in the Hebrew Bible is paralleled in the Greek New Testament by terms such as πειρασμός (peirasmos, Strong's Greek 3986), which also denotes a trial or test, often with the implication of proving one's character or faith.
• Another related Greek term is δοκιμή (dokimē, Strong's Greek 1382), which refers to the process of proving or testing, particularly in the context of demonstrating the genuineness of one's faith.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term בֹּחן (bochan), highlighting its significance in the biblical narrative and its theological implications.

Usage: The word בֹּחן is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a process of testing or proving, particularly in a spiritual or moral context. It is associated with the examination of character or faithfulness.

Context: • The Hebrew term בֹּחן (bochan) is primarily used in the context of testing or proving, often related to the examination of one's character or faith. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where God is depicted as testing individuals to reveal their true nature or to refine them. The process of testing is not merely for judgment but is often intended for growth and purification.
• In the Old Testament, the idea of testing is frequently associated with trials that believers undergo to demonstrate their faithfulness and reliance on God. For instance, the testing of Abraham's faith in the binding of Isaac is a profound example of a divine trial.
• Theologically, בֹּחן underscores the belief that trials serve a purpose in God's plan, often leading to spiritual maturity and a deeper relationship with the Divine. It reflects the understanding that faith is not static but is continually refined through life's challenges.

Forms and Transliterations

בֹּ֜חַן בחן bō·ḥan Bochan bōḥan

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 28:16
HEB: אָ֑בֶן אֶ֣בֶן בֹּ֜חַן פִּנַּ֤ת יִקְרַת֙
NAS: a stone, a tested stone,
KJV: for a foundation a stone, a tried stone,
INT: A stone stone A tested cornerstone A costly

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 976
1 Occurrence

bō·ḥan — 1 Occ.