◄ 939. buzah ►
Lexicon buzah: Contempt, scorn, disdain Original Word: בּוּזֶה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: buwzah Pronunciation: boo-ZAH Phonetic Spelling: (boo-zaw') Definition: Contempt, scorn, disdain Meaning: something scorned, an object of contempt Strong's Exhaustive Concordance despised Feminine passive participle of buwz; something scorned; an object of contempt -- despised. see HEBREW buwz NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin pass. part. of buz Definition contempt NASB Translation despised (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בּוּזָה noun feminine contempt Nehemiah 3:36 ׳הָיִינוּ בּ we have become (an object of) contempt. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בּוּז (bûz), which means "to despise" or "to hold in contempt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G5595 (ψόγος, psogos), which also conveys the idea of blame, disgrace, or reproach. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe actions or behaviors that are subject to criticism or contempt, aligning with the Hebrew concept of בּוּזֶה as something scorned or held in contempt. Usage: This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe objects or individuals that are held in low regard or treated with contempt. It is often associated with a lack of respect or honor. Context: בּוּזֶה (bûzeh) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a noun that signifies an object of scorn or contempt. The root בּוּז (bûz) is frequently used in the Old Testament to express disdain or derision, often in the context of moral or spiritual failure. The term בּוּזֶה is used to describe those who are despised due to their actions or status, reflecting a societal or divine judgment upon them. This concept is illustrated in various passages where individuals or groups are scorned for their wickedness or folly. The use of בּוּזֶה underscores the biblical theme of the consequences of turning away from righteousness and the resulting loss of honor and respect. Forms and Transliterations בוּזָ֔ה בוזה ḇū·zāh ḇūzāh vuZah Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Nehemiah 4:4 HEB: כִּֽי־ הָיִ֣ינוּ בוּזָ֔ה וְהָשֵׁ֥ב חֶרְפָּתָ֖ם NAS: how we are despised! Return KJV: O our God; for we are despised: and turn INT: how become are despised Return their reproach 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 939 1 Occurrence ḇū·zāh — 1 Occ.