BUSH, BURNING
The burning bush was the bush in which God revealed Himself to Moses in flames that did not consume it. This theophany marked God’s holy presence and His call for Moses to lead Israel from Egypt.
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Bushel
A bushel was a dry measure, approximately a peck. In Jesus’ teaching, the word chiefly pictures a container placed over a lamp to hide its light rather than a precise measurement.
BUSHY
Bushy describes hair that is trailing, pendulous, or possibly curly. The term is used in the Song of Solomon for the beloved’s appearance.
BUSINESS
Business can mean work, employment, affairs, dealings, or a matter requiring attention. In the New Testament it may refer to the Father’s affairs, diligent service, honest work, or ordinary responsibilities.
BUSYBODY
A busybody is someone who meddles in other people’s affairs, spreads gossip, or interferes instead of working responsibly. The apostles condemn such conduct as contrary to Christian love, trust, and orderly living.
Butler
A butler, or cupbearer, was an important royal officer responsible for the king’s wine and other drinks. Nehemiah held this trusted position under King Artaxerxes.
Butter
Biblical butter commonly refers to curdled or thickened milk, sometimes a semi-liquid cream or butter-like substance. It was a valued food offered to guests and used in ordinary meals.
BUYING
Buying is the act of obtaining goods, property, or provisions by barter, negotiation, or payment. Biblical examples range from Abraham’s purchase of a burial field to the market trade and commercial activity of New Testament times.
Buz
Buz was the name of Nahor’s son, a chief of the tribe of Gad, and a district in Arabia mentioned by Jeremiah. Elihu, Job’s counselor, was a descendant of Buz.
Buzi
Buzi was the father of Ezekiel the prophet. He is mentioned in the opening identification of Ezekiel’s prophetic ministry.
By
In the expression “by myself” in 1 Corinthians 4:4, “by” has the obsolete sense of “against.” Paul means that his conscience does not acquit him, even though he is not aware of wrongdoing.
By and by
“By and by” is an old English expression that in several King James Version passages means immediately, straightway, or at once. It does not mean “after some time” in those contexts.
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