H1215

בּצע 

Transliteration

betsa`;

Pronunciation

beh'-tsah

Parts of Speech

n m

Root Word (Etymology)

from 1214

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 267a

KJV Translation Count — 23x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: covetousness (10), gain (9), profit (3), lucre (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. profit, unjust gain, gain (profit) acquired by violence

Strong's Definitions

betsa`, beh'-tsah; from 1214; plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust): — covetousness, (dishonest) gain, lucre, profit.

Concordance Results Using KJV

And Judah said unto his brethren, What H1215 is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?

KJV

Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating H1215; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:

KJV

The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no H1215 of money.

KJV

And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after H1215, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

KJV

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it H1215 to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

KJV

What H1215 is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

KJV

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to H1215.

KJV

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of H1215; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

KJV

He that is greedy of H1215 troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

KJV

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth H1215 shall prolong his days.

KJV

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