Lexicon Beyth 'Aven: Beth Aven Original Word: בֵּית אָוֶן 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 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בַּיִת (bayith, H1004) meaning "house" and אָוֶן (aven, H205) meaning "trouble, wickedness, or idolatry."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Beth-Aven, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: Beth-Aven is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to a location. It is often used in a derogatory sense to describe a place associated with idolatry and false worship. Context: Beth-Aven is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily in the context of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. It is situated near Bethel, a significant religious site. The name Beth-Aven is often used pejoratively by the prophets to criticize the idolatrous practices that took place there, contrasting it with Bethel, which means "House of God." In Hosea 4:15, the prophet warns Israel, "Though you play the harlot, O Israel, let not Judah become guilty. Do not go to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-Aven, and do not swear on oath, 'As surely as the LORD lives!'" (BSB). This verse highlights the association of Beth-Aven with idolatry and false worship. Similarly, in Hosea 10:5, the prophet speaks of the fear of the people for the calf idol of Beth-Aven, indicating the site's significance in the context of Israel's spiritual apostasy. The name Beth-Aven serves as a symbolic representation of Israel's departure from true worship and their engagement in practices contrary to the covenant with Yahweh. 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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