H1253

בּר 

Transliteration

bor;

Pronunciation

bore

Parts of Speech

n m

Root Word (Etymology)

the same as 1252

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 288c

KJV Translation Count — 2x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: purely (1), non translated variant (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. lye, potash, alkali used in smelting metal

Strong's Definitions

bor, bore; the same as 1252; vegetable lye (from its cleansing); used as a soap for washing, or a flux for metals: — X never so, purely.

Concordance Results Using KJV

If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;

KJV

And I will turn my hand upon thee, and H1253 purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin:

KJV

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