Lexicon botnim: Pistachio nuts Original Word: בֹּטֶן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance nut From beten; (only in plural) a pistachio-nut (from its form) -- nut. see HEBREW beten NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition pistachio NASB Translation pistachio nuts (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּטְנִים noun [masculine] plural pistachio, an oval nut (compare Assyrian bu‰nu COTGloss & SchrMBAK 1881, 419, Aramaic בּוּטְנָא, ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be hollow.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for pistachio nuts in the Strong's Concordance, as the specific mention of pistachios is unique to the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. However, the concept of nuts as a general category can be related to Greek terms for fruits and produce, though no specific Greek term for pistachios is provided in the Strong's Greek lexicon. Usage: The term בֹּטֶן appears in the context of describing a type of nut, specifically the pistachio, which was part of the produce of the land of Canaan. It is mentioned in the context of gifts and trade. Context: The Hebrew word בֹּטֶן (bōṭen) is found in the Old Testament in Genesis 43:11. In this passage, Jacob instructs his sons to take some of the best products of the land as a gift to the Egyptian ruler, who is later revealed to be Joseph. Among these gifts are pistachio nuts, indicating their value and desirability as a commodity. The pistachio tree, native to the Middle East, produces nuts that were considered a delicacy and were likely a luxury item in ancient times. The mention of pistachios in this context highlights the agricultural richness of Canaan and the importance of trade and diplomacy in the ancient world. Forms and Transliterations בָּטְנִ֖ים בטנים bā·ṭə·nîm bateNim bāṭənîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 43:11 HEB: נְכֹ֣את וָלֹ֔ט בָּטְנִ֖ים וּשְׁקֵדִֽים׃ NAS: and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds. KJV: spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds: INT: aromatic and myrrh pistachio and almonds 1 Occurrence |