Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בְּעֶשְׁתְּרָה”
Understanding Bᵉʻeshtᵉrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Beeshterah. - § Beeshterah = "with increase" - Beeshterah, a place East of the Jordan 1) a Levitical city in Manasseh, e...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בְּעֶשְׁתְּרָה
Phoneticbeh-esh-ter-aw'
TransliterationBᵉʻeshtᵉrâh
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Beeshterah. - § Beeshterah = "with increase" - Beeshterah, a place East of the Jordan 1) a Levitical city in Manasseh, east of the Jordan; probably identical with 'Ashtaroth'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 21:27 | “And unto the children of Gershon, of the families of the Levites, out of the other half tribe of Manasseh they gave Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Beesh–terah with her suburbs; two cities.” Word: בְּעֶשְׁתְּרָה (Bᵉʻeshtᵉrâh) |