Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(strong-hold). (1) Ancient capital of Edom (Gen. 36:33; Isa. 34:6; 63:1; Jer. 49:13,22). (2) A city of Moab (Jer. 48:24).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Royal city of Edom, on which the prophets pronounced judgments (Gen. 36:33; 1 Chron. 1:44; Jer. 49:13,22; Amos 1:12; Mic. 2:12). Christ is represented as coming from thence with dyed garments, having trodden the winepress of His wrath upon the nations (Gentiles) (Isa. 63:1-4; compare Isa. 34). Identified with el Buseireh, 30° 50’ N, 35° 35’ E.
2. City in the land of Moab, upon which judgment is pronounced (Jer. 48:24).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
the same as 1223; Botsrah, a place in Edom
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a fold
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Fortification; stronghold; sheepfold:―a place in Edom, Gen. 36:33. {Munimentum}