Bêyth Bârâh — H1012

Definition

locative proper noun

Beth-Barah, a place in Palestine

1. Beth-barah = "house of (the) ford"
2. a place on the Jordan

Usually translated as

Beth-barah

Origin

probably from H1004 and H5679; house of (the) ford

• Bayith (H1004)
• ʻăbârâh (H5679)

Occurrences

Bêyth Bârâh occurs 2 times in 1 verse of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Judges (1)

• Judges 7:24 — And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Beth-barah (בֵּ֥ית) and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Beth-barah and Jordan.
• Judges 7:24 — And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Beth-barah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Beth-barah (בָּרָ֖ה) and Jordan.