Biblica Analytica

בָּצֵק

ba.tseq (H1216)

to swell

2 verses 2 books OT 2 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word "בָּצֵק" (ba.tseq) has a short definition of "to swell." This suggests that the word is related to the action of expanding or increasing in size. In the context of the semantic domain of "Construction & Crafts," it is likely that "בָּצֵק" refers to the physical process of swelling or expanding materials, such as clay or dough, in the process of shaping or molding them. This may involve activities like kneading, mixing, or allowing materials to rise. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible (2 times), "בָּצֵ�ק" likely has a specific and technical meaning in its context, possibly related to a particular craft or trade. Its significance lies in its unique contribution to the description of a specific process or activity, providing a nuanced understanding of the craftsmanship involved.

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Deuteronomy 8:4

Your clothing didn’t grow old on you, neither did your foot swell, these forty years.

Nehemiah 9:21

“Yes, forty years you sustained them in the wilderness. They lacked nothing. Their clothes didn’t grow old, and their feet didn’t swell.