1021. Beth Hakkerem

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Beth Hakkerem: House of the Vineyard

Original Word: בֵּית הכֶּרֶם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Beyth hak-Kerem
Pronunciation: bayth hak-keh'-rem
Phonetic Spelling: (bayth hak-keh'-rem)
Definition: House of the Vineyard
Meaning: Beth-hak-Kerem

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Beth-haccerem

From bayith and kerem with the article interposed; house of the vineyard; Beth-hak-Kerem, a place in Palestine -- Beth-haccerem.

see HEBREW bayith

see HEBREW kerem

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from bayith and kerem
Definition
"vineyard place," a place in Judah
NASB Translation
Beth-haccerem (1), Beth-haccherem (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

בֵּית הַכֶּ֫רֶם proper name, of a location in Judah (vineyard place) Jeremiah 6:1, הַכָּ֫רֶם ׳בּ Nehemiah 3:14; on location compare Schick^{ZPV iii. 83 f.}, but see editorial remarks ib., & Bd^{Pal 136}.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בַּיִת (bayith, meaning "house") and כֶּרֶם (kerem, meaning "vineyard").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Beth-hak-Kerem, as it is a specific Hebrew place name without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

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

Context: Beth-hak-Kerem is a place mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the context of the Old Testament. It is noted for its strategic location and its association with vineyards, as suggested by its name. The site is referenced in the book of Jeremiah and Nehemiah, indicating its significance during the periods of the prophets and the return from exile.

• Jeremiah 6:1 (BSB): "Flee for safety, O children of Benjamin, from the midst of Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; raise a signal over Beth-hak-Kerem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction."
In this passage, Beth-hak-Kerem is mentioned as a location where a signal is raised, indicating its use as a lookout or warning point due to its elevated position.

• Nehemiah 3:14 (BSB): "The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-hak-Kerem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars."
Here, Beth-hak-Kerem is identified as a district with its own ruler, highlighting its administrative importance during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah.

The historical and geographical significance of Beth-hak-Kerem is underscored by its mention in these contexts, suggesting it was a notable landmark in the region of Judah. Its name, "House of the Vineyard," implies a fertile area suitable for agriculture, particularly viticulture.

Forms and Transliterations

הַכֶּ֖רֶם הַכָּ֑רֶם הכרם hak·kā·rem hak·ke·rem hakKarem hakkārem hakkerem

Englishman's Concordance

Nehemiah 3:14
HEB: פֶּ֣לֶךְ בֵּית־ הַכָּ֑רֶם ה֣וּא יִבְנֶ֔נּוּ
NAS: of the district of Beth-haccherem repaired
KJV: of part of Bethhaccerem; he built
INT: the official of the district of Beth-haccherem He built

Jeremiah 6:1
HEB: וְעַל־ בֵּ֥ית הַכֶּ֖רֶם שְׂא֣וּ מַשְׂאֵ֑ת
NAS: over Beth-haccerem; For evil
KJV: a sign of fire in Bethhaccerem: for evil
INT: A trumpet over Beth-haccerem and raise A signal

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1021
2 Occurrences

hak·kā·rem — 1 Occ.
hak·ke·rem — 1 Occ.