Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בֵּית מַעֲכָה”
Understanding Bêyth Maʻăkâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Beth-maachah. - § Beth-maachah = "house of pressure" - Beth-Maakah, a place in Palestine 1) a place in the northern king...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בֵּית מַעֲכָה
Phoneticbayth mah-ak-aw'
TransliterationBêyth Maʻăkâh
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Beth-maachah. - § Beth-maachah = "house of pressure" - Beth-Maakah, a place in Palestine 1) a place in the northern kingdom
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 20:14 | “And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth–maachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.” Word: בֵּית מַעֲכָה (Bêyth Maʻăkâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 20:15 | “And they came and besieged him in Abel of Beth–maachah, and they cast up a bank against the city, and it stood in the trench: and all the people that were with Joab battered the wall, to throw it down.” Word: בֵּית מַעֲכָה (Bêyth Maʻăkâh) |