Word Study
The meaning of “בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי”
Understanding Bêyth hal-Lachmîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H1022
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי
Phoneticbayth hal-lakh-mee'
TransliterationBêyth hal-Lachmîy
Grammar Code
N:N--LG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
patrial from בֵּית לֶחֶם with the article inserted Bethlehemite. - § Bethlehemite = "house of bread" - a Beth-lechemite, or native of Bethlechem 1) an inhabitant of Bethlehem
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
Book Distribution
1 Samuel3
2 Samuel1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי' deepen your understanding of 1 Samuel 16:1?