Strong's Lexicon Beth Hakkerem: House of the Vineyard Original Word: בֵּית הכֶּרֶם Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בֵּית (beth) meaning "house" and הַכֶּרֶם (hakerem) meaning "the vineyard." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Beth Hakkerem in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. Usage: Beth Hakkerem is a place name in the Hebrew Bible, referring to a location known as the "House of the Vineyard." It is mentioned as a landmark and a point of reference in the biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: Beth Hakkerem was likely a prominent location in ancient Judah, possibly serving as a watchtower or a signal station due to its elevated position. The name suggests it was an area associated with vineyards, which were significant in the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Vineyards were not only a source of sustenance but also a symbol of prosperity and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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 SchickZPV iii. 83 f., but see editorial remarks ib., & BdPal 136. 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 Forms and Transliterations הַכֶּ֖רֶם הַכָּ֑רֶם הכרם hak·kā·rem hak·ke·rem hakKarem hakkārem hakkeremLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 2 Occurrences |
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