Strong’s H1217
בָּצֵק
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
batseq
Pronunciation
baw-tsek'
Definition
Dough
Meaning
dough
Usage
The Hebrew word "batseq" refers to dough, particularly in its unbaked form. It is used in the context of bread-making, where the dough is a mixture of flour and water, often leavened with yeast to cause it to rise. In the biblical context, "batseq" is associated with the preparation of bread, a staple food in ancient Israelite culture.
Bible references
Exodus 12:34;Exodus 12:39;2 Samuel 13:8;Jeremiah 7:18;Hosea 7:4