Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בֵּית־דָּגוֹן”
Understanding Bêyth-Dâgôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Beth-dagon. - § Beth-dagon = "house of Dagon" - Beth-Dagon, the name of two places in Palestine 1) the temple of Dagon i...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בֵּית־דָּגוֹן
Phoneticbayth-daw-gohn'
TransliterationBêyth-Dâgôwn
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Beth-dagon. - § Beth-dagon = "house of Dagon" - Beth-Dagon, the name of two places in Palestine 1) the temple of Dagon in Judah 2) the temple of Dagon in Asher
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 15:41 | “And Gederoth, Beth–dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages:” Word: בֵּית־דָּגוֹן (Bêyth-Dâgôwn) | |
| Joshua 19:27 | “And turneth toward the sunrising to Beth–dagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthah–el toward the north side of Beth–emek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,” Word: בֵּית־דָּגוֹן (Bêyth-Dâgôwn) |