Biblica Analytica
H0992 Hebrew

בָּטְנִים

bo.ten

pistachio

Lexicon Entry

Definition
pistachio
Transliteration
bo.ten
Strong's Number
H0992
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word בָּטְנִים (bo.ten) is a noun with a short definition of "pistachio." This single occurrence in the Bible suggests that the word is not a common term, but rather a specific reference to a type of nut. The limited usage implies that pistachios were likely a familiar or notable item in the ancient Hebrew culture. The significance of this word lies in its specificity, providing a tangible example of the types of food available to the ancient Hebrews. This detail can offer insights into their diet, cultural practices, and perhaps even trade or commerce. However, without further context or occurrences, the full extent of this significance remains unclear.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H0992
Lemma
בָּטְנִים
Transliteration
bo.ten
Definition
pistachio
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text