Strong's Lexicon Bayith: House, household, temple, dwelling Original Word: בּיִת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to build Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3624 (οἶκος, oikos): House, household - G3614 (οἰκία, oikia): House, dwelling Usage: The Hebrew word "Bayith" primarily refers to a physical structure or dwelling place, such as a house or home. It can also denote a household, including the family or people residing within the house. In a broader sense, "Bayith" is used to describe the temple or the house of God, emphasizing a place of worship and divine presence. The term can also metaphorically represent a dynasty or lineage, as in the "house of David." Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of "Bayith" extended beyond a mere physical structure. It was central to family life, social identity, and religious practice. The house was a place of shelter, community, and hospitality. The temple, referred to as the "house of the LORD," was the spiritual center of Israelite worship, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people. The idea of a "house" also carried connotations of legacy and continuity, as seen in the promises made to David regarding his royal lineage. Brown-Driver-Briggs בַּ֫יִת with article הַבַּיִת Isaiah 15:2 according to Ew Brd Di and others proper name, of a location but abbreviated; perhaps for בֵּית דִּבְלָתַיִם Jeremiah 48:22 (so Ew and others) or בֵּית בָּמוֺת compare MI27 (compare De Di); others (Ges De Che Or) take ׳הַבּ here = the house, i.e. temple or shrine. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bajith The same as bayith; Bajith, a place in Palestine -- Bajith. see HEBREW bayith Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ḇêṯ- — 61 Occ.ḇê·ṯāh — 4 Occ. ḇê·ṯêḵ — 1 Occ. ḇê·ṯe·ḵā — 11 Occ. ḇê·ṯî — 6 Occ. ḇê·ṯōw — 12 Occ. wə·lab·bā·yiṯ — 7 Occ. bay·ṯā — 4 Occ. bay·ṯāh — 1 Occ. bay·ṯêh — 1 Occ. bə·ḇêṯ — 3 Occ. bə·ḇê·ṯî — 1 Occ. lə·ḇay·ṯêh — 2 Occ. lə·ḇêṯ — 5 Occ. ū·ḇāt·tê·ḵō·wn — 1 Occ. ū·ḇay·ṯāh — 1 Occ. ū·ḇay·ṯêh — 2 Occ. ū·ḇêṯ — 1 Occ. ḇay·ṯêh — 1 Occ. ḇêṯ- — 4 Occ. |
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