Original Word: בַּית תַּפּוּחַ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Beth Tappuwach
Pronunciation: bayth-tap-POO-akh
Phonetic Spelling: (bayth tap-poo'-akh)
Definition: House of the Apple
Meaning: Beth-Tappuach

Beth-tappuah

From bayith and tappuwach; house of (the) apple; Beth-Tappuach, a place in Palestine -- Beth-tappuah.

see HEBREW bayith

see HEBREW tappuwach

Word Origin
from bayith and tappuach
Definition
"place of apples," a place in Judah
NASB Translation
Beth-tappuah (1).

בֵּיתתַּֿמּוּחַ proper name, of a location in Judah (place of apples) Joshua 15:53; — modern Taffûh Rob^{BR ii. 71} Bd^{Pal 154} Survey^{iii. 310, 379}.

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בַּיִת (bayith) meaning "house" and תַּפּוּחַ (tappuach) meaning "apple" or "fruit."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Beth-Tappuach, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun referring to a location in the Old Testament.

Usage: Beth-Tappuach is used as a proper noun referring to a specific location in the biblical text.

Context: Beth-Tappuach is a town mentioned in the Old Testament, located in the hill country of Judah. It is listed among the cities in the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. The name suggests a place associated with fruit, possibly indicating a region known for its orchards or fruit production. The town is mentioned in the context of the territorial boundaries of Judah, highlighting its significance in the tribal allotments during the conquest of Canaan.

In Joshua 15:53, Beth-Tappuach is included in the list of cities within the territory of Judah: "And Janim, and Beth-Tappuach, and Aphekah." This indicates its geographical and cultural importance within the tribal lands. The specific mention of Beth-Tappuach in the biblical narrative underscores its role in the settlement patterns of ancient Israel.

The exact location of Beth-Tappuach is not definitively known today, but it is believed to have been situated in the southern part of the hill country of Judah. The name itself, "House of the Apple," may reflect the agricultural practices or natural resources of the area, suggesting a fertile region conducive to fruit cultivation.

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