The meaning of “Βηθσαϊδά”
Understanding Bēthsaïdá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Chaldee origin (compare בַּיִת and צַיָּד) Bethsaida. - fishing-house - Bethsaida, a place in Palestine
Βηθσαϊδά
of Chaldee origin (compare בַּיִת and צַיָּד) Bethsaida. - fishing-house - Bethsaida, a place in Palestine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:21 | “Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.” Word: Βηθσαϊδά (Bēthsaïdá) | |
| Mark 8:22 | “And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.” Word: Βηθσαϊδά (Bēthsaïdá) | |
| Luke 10:13 | “Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.” Word: Βηθσαϊδά (Bēthsaïdá) | |
| John 12:21 | “The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.” Word: Βηθσαϊδά (Bēthsaïdá) |