Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בֵּית אָוֶן”
Understanding Bêyth ʼÂven reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Beth-aven. - § Beth-aven = "house of vanity" - Beth-Aven, a place in Palestine 1) a city east of Bethel, site unknown
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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
Occurrences in the Bible
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.” Word: בֵּית אָוֶן (Bêyth ʼÂven) | |
| 1 Samuel 14:23 | “So the Lord saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Beth–aven.” Word: בֵּית אָוֶן (Bêyth ʼÂven) | |
| Hosea 5:8 | “Blow ye the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah: cry aloud at Beth–aven, after thee, O Benjamin.” Word: בֵּית אָוֶן (Bêyth ʼÂven) |