Original Word: בֶּסֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: becer
Pronunciation: beh'-tser
Phonetic Spelling: (beh'-ser)
Definition: Ore, precious metal
Meaning: an immature grape

unripe grape

From an unused root meaning to be sour; an immature grape -- unripe grape.

Word Origin
see boser.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to gather or collect.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • There is no direct Greek equivalent for בֶּסֶר (beser) in the Strong's Greek Concordance. However, related concepts of fruit and ripening can be found in Greek terms such as καρπός (karpos, Strong's Greek 2590), which means fruit, and ὠριμάζω (ōrimazō, Strong's Greek 5610), which means to ripen or mature. These terms capture the broader theme of growth and maturity found in the biblical text.

Usage: The term בֶּסֶר (beser) is used in the context of agriculture, specifically referring to grapes that are not fully developed or ripe. It is a term that highlights the stage of growth before the fruit reaches maturity.

Context: בֶּסֶר (beser) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that describe the agricultural process and the stages of fruit development. The term is used metaphorically to illustrate concepts of incompleteness or immaturity. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, the growth and harvest of grapes were significant, and the distinction between immature and mature grapes was important for both consumption and religious practices. The immature grape, בֶּסֶר, represents a stage that is not yet ready for harvest or use, symbolizing potential and the need for further growth. This term is found in passages that discuss the natural order and the timing of harvests, emphasizing the importance of patience and the natural progression of growth.

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