Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בֹּר”
Understanding bôr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as בֹּר [idiom] never so, purely. - vegetable lye (from its cleansing) - used as a soap forwashing, or a flux f...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בֹּר
Phoneticbore
Transliterationbôr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as בֹּר [idiom] never so, purely. - vegetable lye (from its cleansing) - used as a soap forwashing, or a flux formetals 1) lye, potash, alkali used in smelting metal
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 1:25 | “And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin:” Word: בֹּר (bôr) |