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Bether: Bether

Original Word: בֶּתֶר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Bether
Pronunciation: BEH-ter
Phonetic Spelling: (beh'-ther)
Definition: Bether
Meaning: Bether

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Bether

The same as bether; Bether, a (craggy) place in Palestine -- Bether.

see HEBREW bether

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from bathar
Definition
"cutting," a place of unc. location in Isr.
NASB Translation
Bether (1).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to divide or cut in two.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Bether, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: The term Bether appears in the context of a geographical location, specifically in the Song of Solomon.

Context: Bether is mentioned in the Song of Solomon 2:17, where it is described as a mountainous region. The verse reads, "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of Bether." (BSB) The mention of Bether in this poetic and romantic context suggests a place of beauty and natural splendor, possibly characterized by rugged terrain or divided hills. The exact location of Bether is not definitively known, but it is often associated with the mountainous regions of ancient Israel. Some scholars propose that Bether could be linked to the area of Bethar, a location mentioned in historical texts outside the Bible. The imagery of Bether in the Song of Solomon evokes a sense of longing and anticipation, fitting the overall theme of love and desire in the book.

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