The meaning of “בַּיִת”
Understanding bayith reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
בַּיִת
probably from בָּנָה abbreviated court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). - a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) nm 1) house 1a) house, dwelling habitation 1b) shelter or abode of animals 1c) human bodies (fig.) 1d) of Sheol 1e) of abode of light and darkness 1f) of land of Ephraim 2) place 3) receptacle 4) home, house as containing a family 5) household, family 5a) those belonging to the same household 5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body 6) household affairs 7) inwards (metaph.) 8) (TWOT) temple adv 9) on the inside prep 10) within
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Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בַּיִת' deepen your understanding of Genesis 36:6?