The meaning of “בָּשַׁל”
Understanding bâshal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bake, boil, bring forth, roast, seethe, sod (be sodden). - properly, to boil up - hence, to be done in cooking - figurat...
בָּשַׁל
bake, boil, bring forth, roast, seethe, sod (be sodden). - properly, to boil up - hence, to be done in cooking - figuratively to ripen 1) to boil, cook, bake, roast, ripen, grow ripe 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to boil, cook 1a2) to grow ripe, ripen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to boil 1b2) to cook 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be boiled 1c2) to be sodden 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to ripen 1d2) ripen, brought to ripeness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 40:10 | “And in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:” Word: בָּשַׁל (bâshal) | |
| Leviticus 8:31 | “And Moses said unto Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and there eat it with the bread that is in the basket of consecrations, as I commanded, saying, Aaron and his sons shall eat it.” Word: בָּשַׁל (bâshal) | |
| Deuteronomy 16:7 | “And thou shalt roast and eat it in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose: and thou shalt turn in the morning, and go unto thy tents.” Word: בָּשַׁל (bâshal) | |
| 2 Samuel 13:8 | “So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.” Word: בָּשַׁל (bâshal) | |
| 2 Kings 6:29 | “So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son.” Word: בָּשַׁל (bâshal) |
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