Word Study

The meaning of בֵּית צוּר

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

H1049
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֵּית צוּר

Phoneticbayth tsoor'
TransliterationBêyth Tsûwr
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Beth-zur. - § Beth-zur = "house of the rock" - Beth-Tsur, a place in Palestine n pr loc 1) a place in Judah n pr m 2) the son of Maon

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Joshua 15:58

Halhul, Beth–zur, and Gedor,

1 Chronicles 2:45

And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth–zur.

2 Chronicles 11:7

And Beth–zur, and Shoco, and Adullam,

Nehemiah 3:16

After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth–zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Joshua
Book Distribution
Joshua1
1 Chronicles1
2 Chronicles1
Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּית צוּר' deepen your understanding of Joshua 15:58?