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Lexicon :: Strong's H982 - bāṭaḥ

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בָּטַח
Transliteration
bāṭaḥ
Pronunciation
baw-takh'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 233

Strong’s Definitions

בָּטַח bâṭach, baw-takh'; a primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as H2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure:—be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 120x

The KJV translates Strong's H982 in the following manner: trust (103x), confidence (4x), secure (4x), confident (2x), bold (1x), careless (1x), hope (1x), hoped (1x), ones (1x), sure (1x), women (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 120x
The KJV translates Strong's H982 in the following manner: trust (103x), confidence (4x), secure (4x), confident (2x), bold (1x), careless (1x), hope (1x), hoped (1x), ones (1x), sure (1x), women (1x).

  1. to trust

    1. (Qal)

      1. to trust, trust in

      2. to have confidence, be confident

      3. to be bold

      4. to be secure

    2. (Hiphil)

      1. to cause to trust, make secure

  2. (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
בָּטַח bâṭach, baw-takh'; a primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as H2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure:—be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust.
STRONGS H982: Abbreviations
† I. בָּטַח verb trust (compare Arabic bdb010501 to throw one down upon his face Thes, bdb010502 lie extended on the ground, 'se reposer sur quelqu' un' Fl MV) —
Qal Perfect בָּטַח Psalm 28:7 + 35 times; Imperfect יִבְּטַח Job 40:23 + 27 times; Imperative בְּטַח Psalm 37:3 + 8 times; Infinitive abs בָּטוֺחַ Isaiah 59:4, construct בְּטֹחַ Psalm 118:8 + 2 times; Participle בֹּטֵחַ Psalm 21:8 + 35 times; passive בָּטוּחַ Psalm 112:7; Isaiah 26:3.
I. trust.
1. absolute Isaiah 12:2.
2. with cognate accusative מה הבטחון הזה אשׁר בטחת what is this trust that thou dost trust ? 2 Kings 18:19 = Isaiah 36:4.
3. with בְּ trust in —
a. God 2 Kings 18:5; 2 Kings 19:10; 1 Chronicles 5:20; Psalm 9:11; Psalm 21:8; Psalm 22:5; Psalm 22:6; Psalm 25:2; Psalm 26:1; Psalm 28:7; Psalm 32:10; Psalm 37:3; Psalm 40:4; Psalm 55:24; Psalm 56:5; Psalm 56:12; Psalm 62:9; Psalm 84:13; Psalm 91:2; Psalm 112:7; Psalm 115:9; Psalm 115:10; Psalm 115:11; Psalm 125:1; Psalm 143:8; Proverbs 16:20; Proverbs 29:25; Isaiah 26:3, 4; Isaiah 37:10; Jeremiah 17:7; Jeremiah 39:18; Zephaniah 3:2.
b. persons Judges 9:26; Psalm 41:10; Psalm 118:8; Psalm 118:9; Psalm 146:3; Proverbs 31:11; Jeremiah 17:5; Jeremiah 46:25; Micah 7:5.
c. things Deuteronomy 28:32; Job 39:11; Psalm 27:3; Psalm 44:7; Psalm 52:9; Psalm 62:11; Psalm 115:8; Psalm 135:18; Proverbs 11:28; Proverbs 28:26; Isaiah 30:12; Isaiah 42:17; Isaiah 47:10; Jeremiah 5:17; Jeremiah 7:14; Jeremiah 12:5; Jeremiah 13:25; Jeremiah 48:7; Jeremiah 49:4; Ezekiel 16:15; Hosea 10:13; Amos 6:1.
d. in the name of God, Psalm 33:21; Isaiah 5:10; mercy of God Psalm 13:6; Psalm 52:10 [Psalm 52:8]; word of God Psalm 119:42; salvation of God Psalm 78:22.
4. with עַל, trust or rely upon —
a. God Psalm 31:15; Psalm 37:5; Proverbs 28:25; Jeremiah 49:11.
b. persons 2 Kings 18:20, 21, 24 = Isaiah 36:5; Isaiah 36:6; Isaiah 36:9; Jeremiah 9:3.
c. things 2 Kings 18:21 = Isaiah 36:6; 2 Chronicles 32:10; Psalm 49:7; Isaiah 31:1; Isaiah 59:4; Ezekiel 33:13; Habakkuk 2:18.
5. with אֶל trust to —
a. God 2 Kings 18:22 (= Isaiah 36:7) Psalm 4:6; Psalm 31:7; Psalm 56:4; Psalm 86:2; Proverbs 3:5.
b. persons Judges 20:36.
c. things Jeremiah 7:4 (= על דבר Jeremiah 7:8).
II. be confident Job 6:20; Job 40:23; Proverbs 14:16; צַדִּיקִים כִּכְפִיר יִבְטַח the righteous are bold as a lion Proverbs 28:1; secure Job 11:18; Proverbs 11:15; עַם בֹּטֵחַ a people secure Judges 18:7, 10, 27; בָּנוֺת בֹּטְחוֺת careless daughters,, (women) Isaiah 32:9 compare Isaiah 32:10; Isaiah 32:11.
Hiph. Perfect הִבְטַחְתָּ Jeremiah 28:15; Imperfect יַבְטַח Isaiah 36:15 + 2 times; Participle מַבְטִיחִי Psalm 22:10; cause to trust, make secure, absolute Psalm 22:10; with עַל Jeremiah 28:15; Jeremiah 29:31; with אֶל 2 Kings 18:30 = Isaiah 36:15.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

28:32

Judges

9:26; 18:7; 18:10; 18:27; 20:36

2 Kings

18:5; 18:19; 18:20; 18:21; 18:21; 18:22; 18:24; 18:30; 19:10

1 Chronicles

5:20

2 Chronicles

32:10

Job

6:20; 11:18; 39:11; 40:23; 40:23

Psalms

4:6; 9:11; 13:6; 21:8; 21:8; 22:5; 22:6; 22:10; 22:10; 25:2; 26:1; 27:3; 28:7; 28:7; 31:7; 31:15; 32:10; 33:21; 37:3; 37:3; 37:5; 40:4; 41:10; 44:7; 49:7; 52:8; 52:9; 56:4; 56:5; 56:12; 62:9; 62:11; 78:22; 86:2; 91:2; 112:7; 112:7; 115:8; 115:9; 115:10; 115:11; 118:8; 118:8; 118:9; 119:42; 125:1; 135:18; 143:8; 146:3

Proverbs

3:5; 11:15; 11:28; 14:16; 16:20; 28:1; 28:25; 28:26; 29:25; 31:11

Isaiah

5:10; 12:2; 26:3; 26:3; 26:4; 30:12; 31:1; 32:9; 32:10; 32:11; 36:4; 36:5; 36:6; 36:6; 36:7; 36:9; 36:15; 36:15; 37:10; 42:17; 47:10; 59:4; 59:4

Jeremiah

5:17; 7:4; 7:8; 7:14; 9:3; 12:5; 13:25; 17:5; 17:7; 28:15; 28:15; 29:31; 39:18; 46:25; 48:7; 49:4; 49:11

Ezekiel

16:15; 33:13

Hosea

10:13

Amos

6:1

Micah

7:5

Habakkuk

2:18

Zephaniah

3:2

H982

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Strong's Number H982 matches the Hebrew בָּטַח (bāṭaḥ),
which occurs 120 times in 117 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 2 / 3 (Psa 84:12–Jer 12:5)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:12 - O LORD of hosts,
blessed is the one who trusts in you!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 86:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 86:2 - Preserve my life, for I am godly;
save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 91:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 91:2 - I will say[fn] to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 112:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:7 - He is not afraid of bad news;
his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 115:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 115:8 - Those who make them become like them;
so do all who trust in them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 115:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 115:9 - O Israel,[fn] trust in the LORD!
He is their help and their shield.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 115:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 115:10 - O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD!
He is their help and their shield.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 115:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 115:11 - You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD!
He is their help and their shield.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:8 - It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in man.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:9 - It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:42

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:42 - then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 125:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 125:1 - A Song of Ascents.
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,
which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 135:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:18 - Those who make them become like them,
so do all who trust in them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 143:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:8 - Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 146:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 146:3 - Put not your trust in princes,
in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:15 - Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm,
but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:28 - Whoever trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:16 - One who is wise is cautious[fn] and turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:20 - Whoever gives thought to the word[fn] will discover good,
and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:1 - The wicked flee when no one pursues,
but the righteous are bold as a lion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:25 - A greedy man stirs up strife,
but the one who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:26 - Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:25 - The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 31:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:11 - The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 12:2 - “Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the LORD GOD[fn] is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 26:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:3 - You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 26:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:4 - Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:12 - Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel,
“Because you despise this word
and trust in oppression and perverseness
and rely on them,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 31:1 - Woe[fn] to those who go down to Egypt for help
and rely on horses,
who trust in chariots because they are many
and in horsemen because they are very strong,
but do not look to the Holy One of Israel
or consult the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 32:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:9 - Rise up, you women who are at ease, hear my voice;
you complacent daughters, give ear to my speech.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 32:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:10 - In little more than a year
you will shudder, you complacent women;
for the grape harvest fails,
the fruit harvest will not come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:11 - Tremble, you women who are at ease,
shudder, you complacent ones;
strip, and make yourselves bare,
and tie sackcloth around your waist.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 36:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:4 - And the Rabshakeh said to them, “Say to Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria: On what do you rest this trust of yours?

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 36:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:5 - Do you think that mere words are strategy and power for war? In whom do you now trust, that you have rebelled against me?

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 36:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:6 - Behold, you are trusting in Egypt, that broken reed of a staff, which will pierce the hand of any man who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 36:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:7 - But if you say to me, “We trust in the LORD our God,” is it not he whose high places and altars Hezekiah has removed, saying to Judah and to Jerusalem, “You shall worship before this altar”?

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 36:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:9 - How then can you repulse a single captain among the least of my master’s servants, when you trust in Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 36:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:15 - Do not let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD by saying, “The LORD will surely deliver us. This city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 37:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 37:10 - “Thus shall you speak to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you by promising that Jerusalem will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:17 - They are turned back and utterly put to shame,
who trust in carved idols,
who say to metal images,
“You are our gods.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 47:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 47:10 - You felt secure in your wickedness;
you said, “No one sees me”;
your wisdom and your knowledge led you astray,
and you said in your heart,
“I am, and there is no one besides me.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 50:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 50:10 - Who among you fears the LORD
and obeys the voice of his servant?
Let him who walks in darkness
and has no light
trust in the name of the LORD
and rely on his God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 59:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 59:4 - No one enters suit justly;
no one goes to law honestly;
they rely on empty pleas, they speak lies,
they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 5:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 5:17 - They shall eat up your harvest and your food;
they shall eat up your sons and your daughters;
they shall eat up your flocks and your herds;
they shall eat up your vines and your fig trees;
your fortified cities in which you trust
they shall beat down with the sword.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 7:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 7:4 - Do not trust in these deceptive words: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 7:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 7:8 - “Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no avail.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 7:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 7:14 - therefore I will do to the house that is called by my name, and in which you trust, and to the place that I gave to you and to your fathers, as I did to Shiloh.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 9:4 - Let everyone beware of his neighbor,
and put no trust in any brother,
for every brother is a deceiver,
and every neighbor goes about as a slanderer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 12:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 12:5 - “If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you,
how will you compete with horses?
And if in a safe land you are so trusting,
what will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?

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