The meaning of “בּוּז”
Understanding bûwz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
contempt(-uously), despised, shamed. - disrespect 1) contempt 1a) springing from evil 1b) springing from prosperity 1c) ...
בּוּז
contempt(-uously), despised, shamed. - disrespect 1) contempt 1a) springing from evil 1b) springing from prosperity 1c) springing from judgment
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:23 | “And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.” Word: בּוּז (bûwz) | |
| Job 12:21 | “He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.” Word: בּוּז (bûwz) | |
| Psalms 119:22 | “Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.” Word: בּוּז (bûwz) | |
| Proverbs 18:3 | “When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.” Word: בּוּז (bûwz) |
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