The meaning of “בָּזַז”
Understanding bâzaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
catch, gather, (take) for a prey, rob(-ber), spoil, take (away, spoil), [idiom] utterly. - to plunder 1) to spoil, plund...
בָּזַז
catch, gather, (take) for a prey, rob(-ber), spoil, take (away, spoil), [idiom] utterly. - to plunder 1) to spoil, plunder, prey upon, seize 1a) (Qal) to spoil, plunder, despoil 1b) (Niphal) to be spoiled, plundered 1c) (Pual) to be taken as spoil
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 34:29 | “And all their wealth, and all their little ones, and their wives took they captive, and spoiled even all that was in the house.” Word: בָּזַז (bâzaz) | |
| Joshua 8:27 | “Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the Lord which he commanded Joshua.” Word: בָּזַז (bâzaz) | |
| 2 Chronicles 25:13 | “But the soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that they should not go with him to battle, fell upon the cities of Judah, from Samaria even unto Beth–horon, and smote three thousand of them, and took much spoil.” Word: בָּזַז (bâzaz) | |
| Isaiah 24:3 | “The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the Lord hath spoken this word.” Word: בָּזַז (bâzaz) | |
| Amos 3:11 | “Therefore thus saith the Lord God; An adversary there shall be even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled.” Word: בָּזַז (bâzaz) |
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