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The meaning of “בֵּית בָּרָה”

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

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֵּית בָּרָה

Phoneticbayth baw-raw'
TransliterationBêyth Bârâh
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from בַּיִת and עֲבָרָה; house of (the) ford Beth-barah. - § Beth-barah = "house of (the) ford" - Beth-Barah, a place in Palestine 1) a place on the Jordan

Scripture References

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ReferenceText
Judges 7:24

“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Beth–barah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Beth–barah and Jordan.”

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Judges
Book Distribution
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How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית בָּרָה' deepen your understanding of Judges 7:24?

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