The meaning of “בֵּית־דָּגוֹן”

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

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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:”
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,”

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Joshua

Book Distribution

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Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית־דָּגוֹן' deepen your understanding of Joshua 15:41?

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