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The Hebrew Verb בּוֹשׁ: To Be Ashamed or Confounded
The Hebrew verb בּוֹשׁ (root: ב-ו-ש) means “to be ashamed,” “to be confounded,” or “to be disappointed.” It is most commonly used in poetic and prophetic contexts to express emotional distress, embarrassment, or failure. The shame described may be social, moral, or the result of unmet expectations.
This verb is primarily used in the Qal binyan, where it expresses a passive state of shame or confusion. It often appears with prepositions like מִן (because of) or עַל (on account of).
Qal Binyan Conjugation of בּוֹשׁ
Past (Perfect) Tense
Person
Form
1st person singular
בּוֹשְׁתִּי
2nd person masculine singular
בּוֹשְׁתָּ
2nd person feminine singular
בּוֹשְׁתְּ
3rd person masculine singular
בּוֹשׁ
3rd person feminine singular
בּוֹשָׁה
1st person plural
בּוֹשְׁנוּ
2nd person masculine plural
בּוֹשְׁתֶּם
2nd person feminine plural
בּוֹשְׁתֶּן
3rd person plural
בּוֹשׁוּ
Present (Participle) Tense
Gender/Number
Form
Masculine singular
בוֹשׁ
Feminine singular
בוֹשָׁה
Masculine plural
בוֹשִׁים
Feminine plural
בוֹשׁוֹת
Future (Imperfect) Tense
Person
Form
1st person singular
אֵבוֹשׁ
2nd person masculine singular
תֵּבוֹשׁ
2nd person feminine singular
תֵּבוֹשִׁי
3rd person masculine singular
יֵבוֹשׁ
3rd person feminine singular
תֵּבוֹשׁ
1st person plural
נֵבוֹשׁ
2nd person masculine plural
תֵּבוֹשׁוּ
2nd person feminine plural
תֵּבֹשֶׁנָה
3rd person plural
יֵבֹשׁוּ
Imperative Mood
Person
Form
2nd person masculine singular
בּוֹשׁ
2nd person feminine singular
בּוֹשִׁי
2nd person masculine plural
בּוֹשׁוּ
2nd person feminine plural
בּוֹשֶׁנָה
Usage in Scripture
Psalm 25:3 – גַּם כָּל־קוֶיךָ לֹא יֵבוֹשׁוּ
“Indeed, none who wait for You shall be ashamed.”… Learn Hebrew