Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H947

Strong's H947 · Hebrew

בּוּס

bûwç · /boos/

Number
H947
Language
Hebrew
Original word
בּוּס
Transliteration
bûwç
Pronunciation
boos
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

to trample (literally or figuratively)

KJV: loath, tread (down, under (foot)), be polluted.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בּוּס across 12 verses.

down5×
foot2×
polluted2×
feet1×
loatheth1×
trodden1×
under1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Psalms3 verses
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah4 verses
Jeremiah1 verse
Ezekiel2 verses
Zechariah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H947 (bûwç) mean?

to trample (literally or figuratively)

How many times does H947 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H947 (בּוּס) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “down.”

How is bûwç translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H947 is rendered as “down” (5×), “foot” (2×), “polluted” (2×), “feet” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word בּוּס come from?

a primitive root;