Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בֵּרִי”
Understanding Bêrîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain derivation Berites. - § Berites = "my well: of the well" - (only in the plural and with the article) the Be...
H1276
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בֵּרִי
Phoneticbay-ree'
TransliterationBêrîy
Grammar Code
N:N--PG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain derivation Berites. - § Berites = "my well: of the well" - (only in the plural and with the article) the Berites, a place in Palestine 1) a tribe who are named with Abel and Beth-maachah, and who were therefore doubtless situated in the north of Palestine
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 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: בֵּרִי (Bêrîy) |