Strong’s G1038

βυρσεύς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

burseus

Pronunciation

boor-SYOOS

Definition

Tanner

Meaning

a tanner.

Usage

The term "burseus" refers to a tanner, a person who works with leather, processing animal hides into usable leather products. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the occupation of Simon, a resident of Joppa, who hosted the Apostle Peter.

Bible references

Acts 9:43;Acts 10:6;Acts 10:32