The meaning of “בְּאֹשׁ”
Understanding bᵉʼôsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
stink. - a stench 1) stench, foul odour
בְּאֹשׁ
stink. - a stench 1) stench, foul odour
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 34:3 | “Their slain also shall be cast out, and their stink shall come up out of their carcases, and the mountains shall be melted with their blood.” Word: בְּאֹשׁ (bᵉʼôsh) | |
| Joel 2:20 | “But I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill savour shall come up, because he hath done great things.” Word: בְּאֹשׁ (bᵉʼôsh) | |
| Amos 4:10 | “I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses; and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.” Word: בְּאֹשׁ (bᵉʼôsh) |