The meaning of “בֵּית הַשִּׁטָּה”

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

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

בֵּית הַשִּׁטָּה

Phoneticbayth hash-shit-taw'

TransliterationBêyth hash-Shiṭṭâh

Grammar Code

N:N--L

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Beth-shittah. - § Beth-shittah = "house of the acacia tree" or "place of the acacia" - Beth-hash-Shittah, a place in Palestine 1) an unknown location, perhaps an acacia grove

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references

Reference	Text
Judges 7:22	“And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the Lord set every man’s sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Beth–shittah in Zererath, and to the border of Abel–meholah, unto Tabbath.”

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How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית הַשִּׁטָּה' deepen your understanding of Judges 7:22?

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