Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of בֵּית הָאֱלִי

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

Definition

patrial from בֵּית־אֵל with the article interposed Bethelite. - § Bethelite = "house of God" - a Beth-elite, or inhabita...

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בֵּית הָאֱלִי

Phoneticbayth haw-el-ee'
TransliterationBêyth hâ-ʼĔlîy
Grammar Code
N:N--LG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

patrial from בֵּית־אֵל with the article interposed Bethelite. - § Bethelite = "house of God" - a Beth-elite, or inhabitant of Bethel 1) an inhabitant of Bethel

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Kings 16:34

In his days did Hiel the Beth–elite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.

Word: בֵּית הָאֱלִי (Bêyth hâ-ʼĔlîy)

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