Word Study

The meaning of בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם

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

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם

Phoneticbayth hak-keh'-rem
TransliterationBêyth hak-Kerem
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Beth-haccerem. - § Beth-haccerem = "house of the vineyard" - Beth-hak-Kerem, a place in Palestine 1) a place in Judah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 3:14

But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Beth–haccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.

Jeremiah 6:1

O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Beth–haccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah1
Jeremiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 3:14?