Word Study

The meaning of בֵּית לְעַפְרָה

Understanding Bêyth lᵉ-ʻAphrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1036
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֵּית לְעַפְרָה

Phoneticbayth le-af-raw'
TransliterationBêyth lᵉ-ʻAphrâh
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

house of Aphrah. - § Bethel-aphrah = "house belonging to Aphrah" or "house to (i.e. of) dust" - Beth-le-Aphrah, a place in Palestine 1) a Philistine city

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Micah 1:10

Declare ye it not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Micah
Book Distribution
Micah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית לְעַפְרָה' deepen your understanding of Micah 1:10?