Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בֹּרִית”
Understanding bôrîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of בֹּר sope. - vegetable alkali 1) lye, potash, soap, alkali (used in washing)
H1287
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בֹּרִית
Phoneticbo-reeth'
Transliterationbôrîyth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of בֹּר sope. - vegetable alkali 1) lye, potash, soap, alkali (used in washing)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 2:22 | “For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord God.” Word: בֹּרִית (bôrîyth) | |
| Malachi 3:2 | “But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap:” Word: בֹּרִית (bôrîyth) |
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