The meaning of “בְּשׂוֹרָה”
Understanding bᵉsôwrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened) בְּשֹׂרָה bᵉsôrâh (bes-o-raw'); feminine from בָּשַׂר reward for tidings. - glad tidings - by implication...
בְּשׂוֹרָה
or (shortened) בְּשֹׂרָה bᵉsôrâh (bes-o-raw'); feminine from בָּשַׂר reward for tidings. - glad tidings - by implication, reward forgood news 1) news, good news, tidings, reward for good news 1a) good tidings 1b) tidings, news 1c) reward for good tidings
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 18:22 | “Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready?” Word: בְּשׂוֹרָה (bᵉsôwrâh) | |
| 2 Kings 7:9 | “Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king’s household.” Word: בְּשׂוֹרָה (bᵉsôwrâh) |
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