1205. beathah

Lexicon

beathah: Terror, Dread

Original Word: בְּעָתָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: b`athah
Pronunciation: beh-ah-THAH
Phonetic Spelling: (beh-aw-thaw')
Definition: Terror, Dread
Meaning: fear

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

trouble

From ba'ath; fear -- trouble.

see HEBREW ba'ath

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from baath
Definition
terror, dismay
NASB Translation
terror (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

בְּעָתָה noun feminine terror, dismay Jeremiah 8:15 = Jeremiah 14:19.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb בָּעַת (ba'at), which means to terrify or to startle.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4710 (σπουδή • spoudē): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term can imply earnestness or diligence, which can be related to the fear of the Lord in terms of reverent action.
• G5016 (ταραχή • tarachē): This Greek term means disturbance or trouble, which can be associated with the concept of fear or terror, similar to בְּעָתָה in its expression of emotional turmoil.

In summary, בְּעָתָה (be'atah) captures the essence of fear that is deeply rooted in the recognition of divine power and judgment, serving as a reminder of the awe and reverence due to God.

Usage: The term בְּעָתָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a profound sense of fear or terror, often in the context of divine judgment or the presence of God. It is not frequently used but carries a strong connotation of fear that is both sudden and intense.

Context: בְּעָתָה (be'atah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of fear or terror. This term is rooted in the verb בָּעַת (ba'at), which means to terrify or startle, suggesting an intense and often sudden experience of fear. The usage of בְּעָתָה is typically associated with situations where individuals are confronted with the overwhelming presence of God or His divine judgment. This fear is not merely a natural human reaction but is often depicted as a response to the holiness and power of God, which can be both awe-inspiring and terrifying. The term underscores the biblical theme that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, as it reflects a recognition of God's majesty and authority.

Forms and Transliterations

בְעָתָֽה׃ בעתה׃ ḇə‘āṯāh ḇə·‘ā·ṯāh veaTah

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 8:15
HEB: מַרְפֵּ֖ה וְהִנֵּ֥ה בְעָתָֽה׃
NAS: of healing, but behold, terror!
KJV: of health, and behold trouble!
INT: of healing behold terror

Jeremiah 14:19
HEB: מַרְפֵּ֖א וְהִנֵּ֥ה בְעָתָֽה׃
NAS: of healing, but behold, terror!
KJV: of healing, and behold trouble!
INT: of healing behold terror

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1205
2 Occurrences

ḇə·‘ā·ṯāh — 2 Occ.