The meaning of “בׇּצְרָה”
Understanding Botsrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as בׇּצְרָה Bozrah. - § Bozrah = "sheepfold" or "fortress" - Botsrah, a place in Edom 1) a town in Edom 2) a to...
בׇּצְרָה
the same as בׇּצְרָה Bozrah. - § Bozrah = "sheepfold" or "fortress" - Botsrah, a place in Edom 1) a town in Edom 2) a town in Moab
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:33 | “And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.” Word: בׇּצְרָה (Botsrâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:44 | “And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.” Word: בׇּצְרָה (Botsrâh) | |
| Isaiah 63:1 | “Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” Word: בׇּצְרָה (Botsrâh) | |
| Jeremiah 49:13 | “For I have sworn by myself, saith the Lord, that Bozrah shall become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes.” Word: בׇּצְרָה (Botsrâh) | |
| Amos 1:12 | “But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.” Word: בׇּצְרָה (Botsrâh) |