The meaning of “בֶּצַע”
Understanding betsaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
covetousness, (dishonest) gain, lucre, profit. - plunder - by extension, gain (usually unjust) 1) profit, unjust gain, g...
בֶּצַע
covetousness, (dishonest) gain, lucre, profit. - plunder - by extension, gain (usually unjust) 1) profit, unjust gain, gain (profit) acquired by violence
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:26 | “And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?” Word: בֶּצַע (betsaʻ) | |
| Judges 5:19 | “The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.” Word: בֶּצַע (betsaʻ) | |
| Job 22:3 | “Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?” Word: בֶּצַע (betsaʻ) | |
| Proverbs 15:27 | “He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.” Word: בֶּצַע (betsaʻ) | |
| Jeremiah 22:17 | “But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it.” Word: בֶּצַע (betsaʻ) |
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