Original Word: בְּאֵשׁ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: b'esh
Pronunciation: baysh
Phonetic Spelling: (be-aysh')
Definition: Ashamed, shameful
Meaning: to smell bad, to be offensive

displease

(Aramaic) corresponding to ba'ash -- displease.

see HEBREW ba'ash

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to baash
Definition
to be evil, bad
NASB Translation
distressed (1).

בְּאֵשׁ verb be evil, bad (so ᵑ7; Syriac ; Old Aramaic באש Lzb²³⁸ SAC²⁷ Cooke¹⁹¹; compare Biblical Hebrew); —

Pe`al Perfect3masculine singular impersonal עֲלוֺהִי ׳ב Daniel 6:15 i.e. it was evil (displeasing) to him (compare Biblical Hebrew [רעע] 1).

Word Origin: This word is of Aramaic origin, used in the context of the Hebrew Bible.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3076 (λυμαίνομαι, lymainomai), which means "to defile" or "to make foul." This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of something being offensive or corrupted, often used in the context of moral or spiritual defilement. The connection between the Hebrew בְּאֵשׁ and the Greek λυμαίνομαι highlights the thematic continuity in biblical literature regarding the concept of offensiveness and defilement, whether in a physical or spiritual sense.

Usage: This word is used in the context of describing something that is offensive or has a bad smell. It is not frequently found in the Hebrew Bible, indicating a specific and limited usage.

Context: The Aramaic term בְּאֵשׁ appears in the context of describing something that is offensive or has a bad odor. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, odors were often associated with the presence or absence of divine favor. A pleasant aroma was typically linked to acceptable offerings and divine presence, while a foul smell could symbolize rejection or divine displeasure. The usage of בְּאֵשׁ in the biblical text underscores the cultural and religious significance of odors, serving as a metaphor for spiritual and moral states. The term is illustrative of the broader biblical theme where physical senses are used to convey spiritual truths.

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