Biqqôreth — H1244
H1244 · Hebrew — בקרת
Pronunciation: bik-ko-reth
Definition
feminine noun
properly, examination, i.e. (by implication) punishment
- punishment (after judicial enquiry), compensation
Usually translated as
scourged
Origin
from H1239
Greek equivalents
Occurrences
Biqqôreth occurs 1 time in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Leviticus (1)
- Leviticus 19:20 — And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged (בִּקֹּ֧רֶת); they shall not be put to death, because she was not free.
Strong's Lexicon — B