Strong’s H0962

בִּזז

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

bazaz

Pronunciation

bah-ZAHZ

Definition

To plunder, to spoil, to seize

Meaning

to plunder

Usage

The Hebrew verb "bazaz" primarily means to plunder or to seize goods, often in the context of warfare or conquest. It conveys the act of taking spoils from a defeated enemy, capturing goods, or stripping away possessions. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe the actions of armies or individuals who take possession of the wealth and resources of others, typically after a victory in battle.

Bible references

Genesis 34:27;Genesis 34:29;Numbers 31:9;Numbers 31:32;Numbers 31:53;Deuteronomy 2:35;Deuteronomy 3:7;Deuteronomy 20:14;Joshua 8:2;Joshua 8:27;Joshua 11:14;1 Samuel 14:36;2 Kings 7:16;2 Chronicles 14:14;2 Chronicles 20:25;2 Chronicles 20:25;2 Chronicles 25:13;2 Chronicles 28:8;Esther 3:13;Esther 8:11;Psalm 109:11;Isaiah 10:2;Isaiah 10:6;Isaiah 11:14;Isaiah 17:14