Strong’s H1226

בַּצֹּרֶת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

batstsoreth

Pronunciation

baht-tso-reth

Definition

Drought, Famine

Meaning

restraint, drought

Usage

The term "batstsoreth" refers to a period of drought or famine, often seen as a divine judgment or a test of faith in the Hebrew Bible. It signifies a time when water and food are scarce, leading to hardship and reliance on God's provision.

Bible references

Jeremiah 14:1;Jeremiah 17:8