בּוּשׁ
Properly, to pale , i.e. by implication to be ashamed ; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
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What does בּוּשׁ (bosh) mean in the Bible?
בּוּשׁ (bosh) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to pale , i.e. by implication to be ashamed ; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed". properly, to pale, i. The proverb warns that neglected responsibility leads to disgrace. This term runs through the canonical themes of Faith.
Meaning
Shame rooted in visible paleness; moving from physical exposure to social humiliation and disappointed hope.
properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed BDB: be ashamed Usage: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long.
Why This Word Matters
The proverb warns that neglected responsibility leads to disgrace. Hosea 10:1-8
Outcome of idolatrous trust. Proverbs 10:5
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 78×
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 14×
Polel 2×
Hithpolel 1×
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Appears In
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