Strong’s H1198

בַּעַר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ba`ar

Pronunciation

bah-ahr

Definition

To burn, consume, remove, destroy

Meaning

foot, of cattle brutishness, stupid

Usage

The Hebrew verb "baar" primarily means to burn or consume by fire. It is often used in the context of destruction, whether it be the burning of physical objects, the removal of impurities, or the metaphorical consumption of wickedness. The term can also imply a thorough removal or eradication of something undesirable.

Bible references

Psalm 49:10;Psalm 73:22;Psalm 92:6;Proverbs 30:2