Bucket
A bucket was a vessel used to draw water, probably a waterskin with supports for lifting it from a well. The term is also used figuratively for abundant provision or a plentiful flow.
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BUCKLE
A buckle was a gold fastening used to secure a mantle or outer robe at the shoulder or chest. Jonathan Maccabeus received one from Alexander Balas as a mark of royal favor.
Buckler
A buckler was a shield used for personal or bodily protection, ranging from a small portable shield to a larger defensive shield. Scripture also uses the image of a buckler for God’s protection of those who trust Him.
BUFFET
To buffet means to strike or beat with the fist, and therefore to suffer bodily mistreatment. Paul also uses the term figuratively for disciplining his body and bringing it under control.
BUILDER
A builder constructs or establishes a structure, and Scripture also uses the image figuratively. God builds and restores His people and city; believers are built up in faith on Christ as the foundation.
Building
Building includes the construction of houses, cities, palaces, fortifications, and sacred structures. Scripture also uses building figuratively: believers are God’s building, Christ is the foundation and builder of His church, and the heavenly dwelling is a building from God.
Bukki
Bukki was the name of a Danite tribal leader who helped divide the land, and of a priest descended from Aaron through Eleazar. The priestly Bukki was an ancestor of Ezra.
Bukkiah
Bukkiah was a Levite descended from Heman and served as one of the temple musicians appointed for worship.
Bul
Bul was the eighth month of the Hebrew religious year and the second month of the civil year. Its name is associated with rain and the beginning of the rainy season.
Bull, Bullock
Bull and bullock are general terms for mature horned cattle, especially animals suitable for plowing or sacrifice. Scripture also uses “wild bull” for a swift or powerful wild animal, possibly a large antelope.
Bullock
A bullock is an animal of the ox kind, sometimes referring to a bull, cow, or calf depending on the context. Bullocks were commonly used for food, agriculture, and sacrifices.
Bulrush
Bulrush refers to a marsh plant or papyrus, especially the tall plant growing beside the Nile. Its stalks were used for ropes, clothing, utensils, writing material, and the basket in which Moses was placed.
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