Strong's Lexicon Beyth 'Aven: Beth Aven Original Word: בֵּית אָוֶן Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בַּיִת (bayith, meaning "house") and אָוֶן ('aven, meaning "wickedness" or "vanity"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Beth Aven in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of idolatry and wickedness is addressed in various Greek terms related to sin and moral failure. Usage: Beth Aven translates to "house of wickedness" or "house of vanity." It is used in the Bible to refer to a location that symbolizes idolatry and moral corruption. The name is often used pejoratively to describe a place that has turned away from God. Cultural and Historical Background: Beth Aven is mentioned in the context of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, particularly in relation to the city of Bethel. Bethel, meaning "house of God," was a significant religious site. However, when the Israelites engaged in idolatrous practices, prophets like Hosea used the term "Beth Aven" to highlight the spiritual decline and moral corruption of the people. This reflects the broader theme of Israel's struggle with idolatry and the consequences of turning away from Yahweh. Brown-Driver-Briggs בֵּית אָ֫וֶן proper name, of a location (house of iniquity or idolatry? hardly likely unless as alteration of original בֵּית אוֺן, house of wealth or strength) eastward from Bethel Joshua 7:2; Joshua 18:12; 1 Samuel 14:23; 1 Samuel 13:5 ׳בֵּיתאֿ (on Hosea 4:15; Hosea 5:8; Hosea 10:5 see ֵבּיתְאֵל below); site unknown. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Beth-aven From bayith and 'aven; house of vanity; Beth- Aven, a place in Palestine -- Beth-aven. see HEBREW bayith see HEBREW 'aven Forms and Transliterations אָ֔וֶן אָ֙וֶן֙ אָֽוֶן׃ און און׃ ’ā·wen ’āwen avenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 7:2 HEB: עִם־ בֵּ֥ית אָ֙וֶן֙ מִקֶּ֣דֶם לְבֵֽית־ NAS: is near Beth-aven, east KJV: which [is] beside Bethaven, on the east side INT: which is near Beth-aven east of Bethel Joshua 18:12 1 Samuel 13:5 1 Samuel 14:23 Hosea 4:15 Hosea 5:8 Hosea 10:5 7 Occurrences |
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