Lexicon Berith: Covenant Original Word: בְּרִית Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Berith The same as briyth; Berith, a Shechemitish deity -- Berith. see HEBREW briyth NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originshort. form of Baal Definition a Shechemite deity. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בָּרָה (barah), meaning "to eat" or "to consume," which is often associated with the concept of making a covenant through a shared meal or sacrifice.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "Berith," the concept of a covenant is represented in Greek by the word διαθήκη (diathēkē), Strong's Greek Number 1242, which is used in the New Testament to describe covenants, including the New Covenant established by Jesus Christ. Usage: The term is used in the context of Canaanite religion, specifically referring to a god associated with covenants or agreements. It appears in the context of the Israelites' interactions with the Canaanites and their religious practices. Context: • Baal-Berith: Baal-Berith is mentioned in the context of the Israelites' apostasy after the death of Gideon. In Judges 8:33, it is noted that the Israelites turned away from Yahweh and began to worship Baal-Berith. This indicates a syncretism where the Israelites adopted Canaanite religious practices, including the worship of this deity. The name "Baal-Berith" suggests a god who was believed to oversee covenants or agreements, possibly reflecting the Canaanite practice of invoking deities in legal or social contracts. Forms and Transliterations בְּרִֽית׃ ברית׃ bə·rîṯ beRit bərîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 9:46 HEB: בֵּ֖ית אֵ֥ל בְּרִֽית׃ KJV: of the house of the god Berith. INT: of the temple of the god Berith |
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