Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בֵּית לְעַפְרָה”
Understanding Bêyth lᵉ-ʻAphrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
house of Aphrah. - § Bethel-aphrah = "house belonging to Aphrah" or "house to (i.e. of) dust" - Beth-le-Aphrah, a place ...
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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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Micah 1:10 | “Declare ye it not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust.” Word: בֵּית לְעַפְרָה (Bêyth lᵉ-ʻAphrâh) |