Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בֵּית בָּרָה”
Understanding Bêyth Bârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from בַּיִת and עֲבָרָה; house of (the) ford Beth-barah. - § Beth-barah = "house of (the) ford" - Beth-Barah, a...
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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
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: בֵּית בָּרָה (Bêyth Bârâh) |