Hebrew · H1214, H1215 · unreviewed

בָּצַע בֶּצַע

To break off, i.e. (usually) plunder ; figuratively, to finish , or (intransitively) stop · plunder ; by extension, gain (usually unjust)

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בָּצַע H1214 to break off, i.e. (usually) plunder ; figuratively, to finish , or (intransitively) stop
Pronunciation bāṣaʿ
Breaking off or severing for gain; dominantly used of greedy acquisition and covetous plunder rather than neutral cutting.
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בֶּצַע H1215 plunder ; by extension, gain (usually unjust)
Pronunciation beṣaʿ
Gain acquired through violence or exploitation; carries moral condemnation when used of human profit-seeking behavior.
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What does בָּצַע בֶּצַע (batsa betsa) mean in the Bible?

בָּצַע · בֶּצַע is a Hebrew word meaning "to gain by unjust profit, covetous gain".

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Meaning

to gain by unjust profit, covetous gain
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Participle active Hab 2:9 · Jer 6:13 · Jer 8:10 · Prov 1:19 · Prov 15:27
Imperfect Job 27:8 · Joel 2:8
Infinitive construct Ezek 22:27
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Imperfect Isa 10:12 · Zech 4:9
Perfect Lam 2:17
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