◄ 1003. biyraniyth ►
Lexicon biyraniyth: Citadel, Fortress Original Word: בִּירָנִית Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: biyraniyth Pronunciation: bee-rah-neeth' Phonetic Spelling: (bee-raw-neeth') Definition: Citadel, Fortress Meaning: a fortress Strong's Exhaustive Concordance castle From biyrah; a fortress -- castle. see HEBREW biyrah Brown-Driver-Briggs [בִּירָנִית] noun feminine fortress, fortified place (late); only plural absolute בִּירָנִיּוֺת וְעָרֵי מִסְכְּנוֺת2Chronicles 17:12 built by Jehoshaphat; וּמִגְדָּלִים ׳בּ2Chronicles 27:4 built by Jotham. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בִּירָה (bira), meaning "fortress" or "palace." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3794: ὀχύρωμα (ochyrōma) • meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." • Strong's Greek Number 5432: φυλακή (phylakē) • meaning "prison" or "guard," often used metaphorically for a place of security or protection. The concept of a fortress, as represented by בִּירָנִית, underscores the biblical themes of protection, strength, and divine refuge, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of fortified structures in the ancient Near East. Usage: The term בִּירָנִית is used to describe a fortified structure, often associated with strength and protection. It is a place of security and defense, typically used in a military or royal context. Context: The Hebrew term בִּירָנִית (biranit) is a noun that signifies a fortress or stronghold. It is derived from the root בִּירָה (bira), which is commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a palace or a fortified place. The concept of a fortress in biblical times was crucial for the protection of cities and important locations, serving as a refuge during times of war or conflict. Fortresses were often strategically located on high ground or near vital resources, providing both a defensive advantage and a symbol of power and authority. In the biblical narrative, fortresses are frequently mentioned in the context of battles and sieges, highlighting their importance in ancient warfare and governance. Forms and Transliterations בִּֽירָנִיּ֖וֹת בִּירָנִיּ֖וֹת בירניות bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ biraniYot bîrānîyōwṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 17:12 HEB: וַיִּ֧בֶן בִּֽיהוּדָ֛ה בִּירָנִיּ֖וֹת וְעָרֵ֥י מִסְכְּנֽוֹת׃ NAS: and he built fortresses and store KJV: in Judah castles, and cities INT: built Judah fortresses cities and store 2 Chronicles 27:4 HEB: וּבֶחֳרָשִׁ֣ים בָּנָ֔ה בִּֽירָנִיּ֖וֹת וּמִגְדָּלִֽים׃ NAS: and he built fortresses and towers KJV: he built castles and towers. INT: the wooded built fortresses and towers 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1003 2 Occurrences bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ — 2 Occ.