The meaning of “בֶּתֶר”
Understanding bether reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
part, piece. - a section 1) part, piece 1a) of the parts of an animal cut in half for a sacrifice
בֶּתֶר
part, piece. - a section 1) part, piece 1a) of the parts of an animal cut in half for a sacrifice
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 15:10 | “And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against another: but the birds divided he not.” Word: בֶּתֶר (bether) | |
| Jeremiah 34:18 | “And I will give the men that have transgressed my covenant, which have not performed the words of the covenant which they had made before me, when they cut the calf in twain, and passed between the parts thereof,” Word: בֶּתֶר (bether) | |
| Jeremiah 34:19 | “The princes of Judah, and the princes of Jerusalem, the eunuchs, and the priests, and all the people of the land, which passed between the parts of the calf;” Word: בֶּתֶר (bether) |