Word Study
The meaning of “בֵּית לֶחֶם”
Understanding Bêyth Lechem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H1035
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בֵּית לֶחֶם
Phoneticbayth leh'-khem
TransliterationBêyth Lechem
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Bethlehem. - § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" - Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine 1) a city in Judah, birthplace of David 2) a place in Zebulun
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
39 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
39x
Most Frequent Book
Judges
Book Distribution
Genesis2
Joshua1
Judges8
Ruth6
1 Samuel5
2 Samuel5
1 Chronicles7
2 Chronicles1
Ezra1
Nehemiah1
Jeremiah1
Micah1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית לֶחֶם' deepen your understanding of Genesis 48:7?