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The Hebrew Verb בִּשֵּׁל: To Cook, Boil, or Ripen
The Hebrew verb בִּשֵּׁל (root: ב-ש-ל) means “to cook,” “to boil,” or “to ripen.” It appears in the Piel binyan, which expresses an intensive or causative action, and refers primarily to the preparation of food by boiling or cooking. It can also be used figuratively for ripening or completion.
The root also gives rise to the noun בָּשֵׁל (ripe) and תַּבְשִׁיל (dish or cooked food). In the Hebrew Bible, this verb typically appears in narratives involving food preparation or sacrificial practices.… Learn Hebrew