Word Study

The meaning of בֵּית כַּר

Understanding Bêyth Kar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֵּית כַּר

Phoneticbayth kar
TransliterationBêyth Kar
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Beth-car. - § Beth-car = "house of the ram" or "place of the lamb" - Beth-Car, a place in Palestine 1) a place apparently belonging to the Philistines

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Samuel 7:11

And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth–car.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
Book Distribution
1 Samuel1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית כַּר' deepen your understanding of 1 Samuel 7:11?