The meaning of “Βηθλεέμ”
Understanding Bēthleém reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (בֵּית לְעַפְרָה) Bethlehem. - Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
Βηθλεέμ
of Hebrew origin (בֵּית לְעַפְרָה) Bethlehem. - Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:6 | “And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.” Word: Βηθλεέμ (Bēthleém) | |
| Luke 2:15 | “And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.” Word: Βηθλεέμ (Bēthleém) | |
| John 7:42 | “Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?” Word: Βηθλεέμ (Bēthleém) |