The meaning of “בֵּית אָוֶן”

Understanding Bêyth ʼÂven reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

בֵּית אָוֶן

Phoneticbayth aw'-ven

TransliterationBêyth ʼÂven

Grammar Code

N:N--L

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Beth-aven. - § Beth-aven = "house of vanity" - Beth-Aven, a place in Palestine 1) a city east of Bethel, site unknown

Scripture References

7 total references

Reference	Text
Joshua 18:12	“And their border on the north side was from Jordan; and the border went up to the side of Jericho on the north side, and went up through the mountains westward; and the goings out thereof were at the wilderness of Beth–aven.”
1 Samuel 14:23	“So the Lord saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Beth–aven.”
Hosea 5:8	“Blow ye the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah: cry aloud at Beth–aven, after thee, O Benjamin.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Hosea

Book Distribution

Joshua2

1 Samuel2

Hosea3

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