The meaning of “בּוּךְ”
Understanding bûwk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be entangled, (perplexed). - to involve (literally or figuratively) 1) to perplex, confuse, be confused 1a) (Niphal) to ...
בּוּךְ
be entangled, (perplexed). - to involve (literally or figuratively) 1) to perplex, confuse, be confused 1a) (Niphal) to be confused, be in confusion
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 14:3 | “For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, They are entangled in the land, the wilderness hath shut them in.” Word: בּוּךְ (bûwk) | |
| Esther 3:15 | “The posts went out, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed. ” Word: בּוּךְ (bûwk) | |
| Joel 1:18 | “How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate.” Word: בּוּךְ (bûwk) |
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