What does מִבְטָח (mibĕṭāḥ) mean in the Bible?
מִבְטָח (mibĕṭāḥ): Confidence rooted in objective security; the subjective assurance that flows from genuine refuge or protection.
Hebrew · H4009
מִבְטָח
Properly, a refuge , i.e. (objective) security , or (subjective) assurance
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מִבְטָחH4009
Pronunciationmibĕṭāḥ
What does מִבְטָח (mibĕṭāḥ) mean in the Bible?
מִבְטָח (mibĕṭāḥ): Confidence rooted in objective security; the subjective assurance that flows from genuine refuge or protection.
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H4009?
The BSB source-word alignment has 15 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include an object of trust (1), from the shelter (1), his security (1), his trust (1), in confidence (1).
Where does מִבְטָח (mibĕṭāḥ) appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Job 8:14. Its strongest book concentrations include Proverbs (4), Jeremiah (3), Job (3), Psalms (3).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itan object of trust1×Ezekiel 29:16
from the shelter1×Job 18:14
his security1×Job 8:14
his trust1×Psalms 40:4
in confidence1×Proverbs 14:26
in safe1×Isaiah 32:18
in which they trust1×Proverbs 21:22
is confidence1×Proverbs 25:19
my confidence1×Psalms 71:5
my security1×Job 31:24
So that your trust1×Proverbs 22:19
the hope1×Psalms 65:5
those you trust1×Jeremiah 2:37
when they trusted in1×Jeremiah 48:13
whose confidence1×Jeremiah 17:7
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Job 8:14מִבְטַחֽוֹ׃tohis securityNoun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularJob 18:14מִבְטַח֑וֹtofrom the shelterNoun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularJob 31:24מִבְטַחִֽי׃tomy securityNoun - masculine singular construct | first person common singularPsalms 40:4מִבְטַח֑וֹtohis trustNoun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularPsalms 65:5מִבְטָ֥חtothe hopeNoun - masculine singularPsalms 71:5מִבְטַחִ֥יtomy confidenceNoun - masculine singular construct | first person common singularProverbs 14:26מִבְטַח־toin confidenceNoun - masculine singular constructProverbs 21:22מִבְטֶחָֽה׃toin which they trustNoun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singularProverbs 22:19מִבְטַחֶ֑ךָtoSo that your trustNoun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singularProverbs 25:19מִבְטָ֥חtois confidenceNoun - masculine singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowJob 8:14
Aligned rows15
Books represented6
Job3Psalms3Proverbs4Isaiah1Jeremiah3Ezekiel1
Source forms
מִבְטָ֥ח2xmiḇ·ṭāḥPsalms 65:5, Proverbs 25:19
מִבְטַח֑וֹ2xmiḇ·ṭa·ḥōwJob 18:14, Psalms 40:4
מִבְטַחֽוֹ׃2xmiḇ·ṭa·ḥōwJob 8:14, Jeremiah 17:7
בְּמִבְטַחַ֔יִךְ1xbə·miḇ·ṭa·ḥa·yiḵJeremiah 2:37
לְמִבְטָח֙1xlə·miḇ·ṭāḥEzekiel 29:16
מִבְטַח־1xmiḇ·ṭaḥ-Proverbs 14:26
מִבְטֶחָֽה׃1xmiḇ·ṭe·ḥāhProverbs 21:22
מִבְטַחִ֥י1xmiḇ·ṭa·ḥîPsalms 71:5
Parsing patterns
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular4xJob 8:14, Job 18:14, Psalms 40:4, Jeremiah 17:7
Noun - masculine singular2xPsalms 65:5, Proverbs 25:19
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular2xJob 31:24, Psalms 71:5
Noun - masculine plural1xIsaiah 32:18
Noun - masculine singular construct1xProverbs 14:26
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular1xProverbs 22:19
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular1xProverbs 21:22
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural1xJeremiah 48:13
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Confidence rooted in objective security; the subjective assurance that flows from genuine refuge or protection.
Source Gloss
properly, a refuge , i.e. (objective) security , or (subjective) assurance
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Confidence rooted in objective security; the subjective assurance that flows from genuine refuge or protection.
properly, a refuge, i.e. (objective) security, or (subjective) assurance BDB: confidence Usage: confidence, hope, sure, trust.
Grammatical Forms
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Selected Scripture Witnesses
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Biblical Witnesses
Fear of God provides objective security and subjective assurance for one's children
Misplaced trust in an unreliable person represents false security and broken assurance
Showing 2 selected witnesses from 15 lexical occurrence verses.
Word Origins
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