Strong’s H0888

בְּאֵשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

b'esh

Pronunciation

baysh

Definition

Ashamed, shameful

Meaning

to smell bad, to be offensive

Usage

The Hebrew word "beesh" is used to describe a state of being ashamed or feeling shame. It often conveys a sense of disgrace or dishonor, typically in a moral or ethical context. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used to express the emotional response of individuals who have acted contrary to God's commandments or societal norms.

Bible references

Daniel 6:14