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בֶּצֶר H1220
H1220 is the Hebrew word בֶּצֶר, transliterated betser and said beh'-tser. The King James Version most often renders it gold.
What it means
strictly a clipping, i.e. gold (as dug out).
Where it comes from
from H1219 (בָּצַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gold defence.
Verses using בֶּצֶר
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Job 22:24 · KJV
Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.
Job 22:25 · KJV
Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1220 mean?
H1220 is the Hebrew word בֶּצֶר (betser), meaning strictly a clipping, i.e. gold (as dug out).
How is H1220 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it gold (1 time), defence (1 time).
How many times does H1220 appear in the Bible?
בֶּצֶר (betser) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1220 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H1219 (בָּצַר).
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