Strong’s H0887

בָּאַשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ba'ash

Pronunciation

bah-ash

Definition

To stink, to become odious, to be offensive

Meaning

to smell bad, to be offensive

Usage

The Hebrew verb "baash" primarily conveys the idea of emitting a foul odor or becoming offensive. It is used both literally, to describe physical stench, and metaphorically, to describe actions or situations that are morally or socially repugnant. The term often implies a sense of corruption or decay, whether in a physical, moral, or spiritual context.

Bible references

Genesis 34:30;Exodus 5:21;Exodus 7:18;Exodus 7:21;Exodus 8:14;Exodus 16:20;Exodus 16:24;1 Samuel 13:4;1 Samuel 27:12;1 Samuel 27:12;2 Samuel 10:6;2 Samuel 16:21;1 Chronicles 19:6;Psalm 38:5;Proverbs 13:5;Ecclesiastes 10:1;Isaiah 30:5;Isaiah 50:2