Strong's H1226 · Hebrew
בַּצֹּרֶת
batstsôreth · /bats-tso'-reth/
Definition
restraint (of rain), i.e. drought
KJV: dearth, drought.
Root / derivation: feminine intensive from H1219 (בָּצַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בַּצֹּרֶת across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Jeremiah2 verses
The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth. the dearth: Heb. the words of the dearths, or, restraints
Jeremiah 17:8For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. drought: or, restraint
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1226 (batstsôreth) mean?
restraint (of rain), i.e. drought
How many times does H1226 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1226 (בַּצֹּרֶת) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dearth.”
How is batstsôreth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1226 is rendered as “dearth” (1×), “drought” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word בַּצֹּרֶת come from?
feminine intensive from H1219 (בָּצַר);