The meaning of “בּוּשׁ”
Understanding bûwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. -...
בּוּשׁ
(be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. - properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed - also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 2:25 | “And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. ” Word: בּוּשׁ (bûwsh) | |
| 2 Kings 8:11 | “And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept.” Word: בּוּשׁ (bûwsh) | |
| Psalms 70:2 | “Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.” Word: בּוּשׁ (bûwsh) | |
| Jeremiah 17:18 | “Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.” Word: בּוּשׁ (bûwsh) | |
| Joel 2:27 | “And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.” Word: בּוּשׁ (bûwsh) |
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