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Lexicon :: Strong's H1215 - beṣaʿ

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בֶּצַע
Transliteration
beṣaʿ
Pronunciation
beh'-tsah
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 267a

Strong’s Definitions

בֶּצַע betsaʻ, beh'-tsah; from H1214; plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust):—covetousness, (dishonest) gain, lucre, profit.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 23x

The KJV translates Strong's H1215 in the following manner: covetousness (10x), gain (9x), profit (3x), lucre (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 23x
The KJV translates Strong's H1215 in the following manner: covetousness (10x), gain (9x), profit (3x), lucre (1x).

  1. profit, unjust gain, gain (profit) acquired by violence

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
בֶּצַע betsaʻ, beh'-tsah; from H1214; plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust):—covetousness, (dishonest) gain, lucre, profit.
STRONGS H1215: Abbreviations
† בֶּ֫צַע noun masculine gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit — בֶּ֫צַע Genesis 37:26 + 7 times (construct Judges 5:19 +); בָּ֑צַע Exodus 18:21 + 7 times; suffix בִּצֱע֑ךָ Jeremiah 22:17; בִּצְעֵךְ Jeremiah 51:13; Ezekiel 22:13; בִּצְעוֺ Isaiah 56:11; Isaiah 57:17; בִּצְעָם Ezekiel 33:31; Micah 4:13; — gain made by violence (nearly = plunder) Judges 5:19; Micah 4:13; more generally, unjust gain Exodus 18:21; 1 Samuel 8:3; Psalm 119:36; Proverbs 28:16; Isaiah 33:15; Isaiah 56:11; Isaiah 57:17; Jeremiah 22:17; Jeremiah 51:13; Ezekiel 22:13; Ezekiel 33:21; as accusative of congnate meaning with verb with בָּצַע Proverbs 1:19; Proverbs 15:27; Jeremiah 6:13; Jeremiah 8:10; Ezekiel 22:27; Habakkuk 2:9; profit (with selfish suggestion) מה־ב׳ Genesis 37:26; Malachi 3:14 compare Psalm 30:10; Job 22:3.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

37:26; 37:26

Exodus

18:21; 18:21

Judges

5:19; 5:19

1 Samuel

8:3

Job

22:3

Psalms

30:10; 119:36

Proverbs

1:19; 15:27; 28:16

Isaiah

33:15; 56:11; 56:11; 57:17; 57:17

Jeremiah

6:13; 8:10; 22:17; 22:17; 51:13; 51:13

Ezekiel

22:13; 22:13; 22:27; 33:21; 33:31

Micah

4:13; 4:13

Habakkuk

2:9

Malachi

3:14

H1215

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Strong's Number H1215 matches the Hebrew בֶּצַע (beṣaʿ),
which occurs 23 times in 23 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 37:26

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 37:26 - Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is there if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 18:21

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 18:21 - But you choose from the people capable men, God-fearing, men of truth, those who hate bribes, and put them over the people as rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:19 - Kings came, they fought; the kings of Canaan fought, at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, but they took no silver as plunder.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 8:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 8:3 - But his sons did not follow his ways. Instead, they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:3 - Is it of any special benefit to the Almighty that you should be righteous, or is it any gain to him that you make your ways blameless?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 30:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:9 - "What profit is there in taking my life, in my descending into the Pit? Can the dust of the grave praise you? Can it declare your loyalty?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:36

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:36 - Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:19 - Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:27 - The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:16 - The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 33:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:15 - The one who lives uprightly and speaks honestly; the one who refuses to profit from oppressive measures and rejects a bribe; the one who does not plot violent crimes and does not seek to harm others -

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 56:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 56:11 - The dogs have big appetites; they are never full. They are shepherds who have no understanding; they all go their own way, each one looking for monetary gain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:17 - I was angry because of their sinful greed; I attacked them and angrily rejected them, yet they remained disobedient and stubborn.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 6:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 6:13 - "That is because, from the least important to the most important of them, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain. Prophets and priests alike, all of them practice deceit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 8:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 8:10 - So I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. For from the least important to the most important of them, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain. Prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 22:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 22:17 - But you are always thinking and looking for ways to increase your wealth by dishonest means. Your eyes and your heart are set on killing some innocent person and committing fraud and oppression.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:13 - "You who live along the rivers of Babylon, the time of your end has come. You who are rich in plundered treasure, it is time for your lives to be cut off.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 22:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 22:13 - "'See, I strike my hands together at the dishonest profit you have made, and at the bloodshed they have done among you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 22:27

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 22:27 - Her officials are like wolves in her midst rending their prey - shedding blood and destroying lives - so they can get dishonest profit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 33:31

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 33:31 - They come to you in crowds, and they sit in front of you as my people. They hear your words, but do not obey them. For they talk lustfully, and their heart is set on their own advantage.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 4:13 - "Get up and thresh, Daughter Zion! For I will give you iron horns; I will give you bronze hooves, and you will crush many nations." You will devote to the LORD the spoils you take from them, and dedicate their wealth to the sovereign Ruler of the whole earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:9 - The one who builds his house by unjust gain is as good as dead. He does this so he can build his nest way up high and escape the clutches of disaster.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mal 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxMal 3:14 - You have said, 'It is useless to serve God. How have we been helped by keeping his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD who rules over all?
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