Original Word: בֵּית בָּרָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Beyth Barah
Pronunciation: bayth baw-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (bayth baw-raw')
Definition: House of the Ford
Meaning: Beth-Barah

Beth-barah

Probably from bayith and abarah; house of (the) ford; Beth-Barah, a place in Palestine -- Beth-barah.

see HEBREW bayith

see HEBREW abarah

Word Origin
from bayith and abarah
Definition
"place of ford," a place in Pal.
NASB Translation
Beth-barah (2).

בֵּית בָּרָה proper name, of a location in combin. ׳בּ ׳עַד בּ וְאֶתהַֿיַּרְדֵּן Judges 7:24 (twice in verse) (? = בֵּית עֲבָרָה place of ford).

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בַּיִת (bayith, H1004) meaning "house" and בָּרָה (barah, H1252) meaning "fording place" or "crossing."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Beth-Barah, as it is a specific Hebrew place name without a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament. However, the concept of a "ford" or "crossing" can be related to Greek terms used for crossing or passage, though these are not directly linked to Beth-Barah.

Usage: Beth-Barah is a proper noun used to denote a specific location mentioned in the Old Testament. It is referenced in the context of a geographical location significant for its strategic position as a crossing point.

Context: Beth-Barah is mentioned in the Book of Judges as a site of strategic importance during the time of Gideon. In Judges 7:24, Gideon sends messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim, instructing them to seize the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth-Barah to cut off the retreat of the Midianites. This location served as a critical crossing point over the Jordan River, making it a tactical location for controlling movement and securing victory over the enemy. The name itself, "house of the ford," suggests its function as a place where the river could be crossed, highlighting its significance in military and trade routes of the time.

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