Word Study

The meaning of בֵּית הַיְשִׁימוֹת

Understanding Bêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֵּית הַיְשִׁימוֹת

Phoneticbayth hah-yesh-eemoth'
TransliterationBêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Beth-jeshimoth. - § Beth-jesimoth = "house of the desolation" - Beth-ha-Jeshimoth, a town East of the Jordan 1) a place in Moab given to the tribe of Reuben

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Numbers 33:49

And they pitched by Jordan, from Beth–jesimoth even unto Abel–shittim in the plains of Moab.

Joshua 12:3

And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Beth–jeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdoth–pisgah:

Joshua 13:20

And Beth–peor, and Ashdoth–pisgah, and Beth–jeshimoth,

Ezekiel 25:9

Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth–jeshimoth, Baal–meon, and Kiriathaim,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Joshua
Book Distribution
Numbers1
Joshua2
Ezekiel1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית הַיְשִׁימוֹת' deepen your understanding of Numbers 33:49?