Definition
the same as H1252; vegetable lye (from its cleansing); used as a soap for washing, or a flux for metals
Traditional renderings: × never so, purely.
Traditional renderings: × never so, purely.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders בֹּר:
- καθαρόςkatharos“clean”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Job 9:30בְּבֹ֣ר · with lyeIf I should wash myself with snow and cleanse my hands with lye,
- Isaiah 1:25כַּבֹּ֖רI will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities.