Strong’s H1224

בָּצְרָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Botsrah

Pronunciation

bohts-RAH

Definition

Bozrah

Meaning

Botsrah

Usage

Bozrah is a significant city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, primarily known as a city of Edom. It is often associated with judgment and destruction in prophetic literature. The name itself suggests a place of gathering or fortification, which aligns with its historical role as a stronghold.

Bible references

Genesis 36:33;1 Chronicles 1:44;Isaiah 34:6;Isaiah 63:1;Jeremiah 48:24;Jeremiah 49:13;Jeremiah 49:22;Amos 1:12