The meaning of “בָּעַט”
Understanding bâʻaṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
kick. - to trample down, i.e. (figuratively) despise 1) to kick, kick at 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kick 1a2) to kick at 1a3) to ...
בָּעַט
kick. - to trample down, i.e. (figuratively) despise 1) to kick, kick at 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kick 1a2) to kick at 1a3) to desire (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:15 | “But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.” Word: בָּעַט (bâʻaṭ) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:29 | “Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?” Word: בָּעַט (bâʻaṭ) |