The meaning of “בָּטָא”
Understanding bâṭâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or בָּטָה bâṭâh (baw-taw'); a primitive root pronounce, speak (unadvisedly). - to babble - hence, to vociferate angrily ...
בָּטָא
or בָּטָה bâṭâh (baw-taw'); a primitive root pronounce, speak (unadvisedly). - to babble - hence, to vociferate angrily 1) to speak rashly or angrily, speak thoughtlessly 1a) (Qal) one that babbles, speaks rashly (part.) 1b) (Piel) to speak rashly, unadvisedly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 5:4 | “Or if a soul swear, pronouncing with his lips to do evil, or to do good, whatsoever it be that a man shall pronounce with an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty in one of these.” Word: בָּטָא (bâṭâʼ) | |
| Psalms 106:33 | “Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.” Word: בָּטָא (bâṭâʼ) | |
| Proverbs 12:18 | “There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.” Word: בָּטָא (bâṭâʼ) |