בִּזָּיוֹן
biz.za.von
contempt
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "בִּזָּיוֹן" (biz.za.von) is Strong's number H0963, defined as "contempt". This word appears only once in the entire Bible, suggesting its rarity in biblical language and possibly its limited scope. Given its definition as "contempt", this word could be used to describe a negative attitude or feeling of disdain towards something or someone. The single occurrence in the Bible indicates its specific and perhaps nuanced use, requiring context to fully understand its meaning. In this case, the significance of "בִּזָּיוֹן" lies in its singular expression of a negative sentiment, which might be used to convey a strong sense of disregard or mockery. Its limited usage makes it distinct among other biblical words, contributing to the richness of biblical vocabulary.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text