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bo'-rith: Mentioned in the genealogical table which traces the descent of Esdras (Ezra) from Aaron (2 Esdras 1:2). In 1 Esdras 8:2, his name appears as BOCCAS (which see), and in 1Ch 6:5,51; Ezr 7:4, BUKKI (which see).