בׇּצְרָה
bots.rah
Bozrah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word בׇּצְרָה (bots.rah) is a proper name, specifically referring to a person or individual. It is a unique name mentioned seven times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the narrative. The short definition provided, "Bozrah," suggests that this name may be derived from a place or geographic location, but in this context, it isлаг referring to a person. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible, it is likely that the name Bozrah holds personal or familial significance, possibly indicating a connection to a particular family, tribe, or social group. The fact that it is a proper name rather than a common noun or adjective suggests that it carries a unique identity or characteristic that sets the individual apart. The significance of the name Bozrah lies in its association with the person or individuals who bear it. Without more context, it is difficult to determine the exact nature of this significance, but it is clear that the name holds importance within the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
Yahweh’s sword is filled with blood. It is covered with fat, with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams; for Yahweh has a sacrifice in Bozrah, And a great slaughter in the land of Edom.
Isaiah 63:1Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? Who is this who is glorious in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? “It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.”
Jeremiah 49:13For I have sworn by myself,” says Yahweh, “that Bozrah will become an astonishment, a reproach, a waste, and a curse. All its cities will be perpetual wastes.”
Jeremiah 49:22Behold, he will come up and fly as the eagle, and spread out his wings against Bozrah. The heart of the mighty men of Edom at that day will be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Amos 1:12but I will send a fire on Teman, and it will devour the palaces of Bozrah.”
Genesis 36:33Bela died, and Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, reigned in his place.
1 Chronicles 1:44Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place.