◄ 1336. Bether ►
Strong's Lexicon
Bether: Bether

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

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Bether" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew place name without a direct counterpart in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The term "Bether" is used in the Bible to refer to a specific location, often interpreted as a mountainous region or a place characterized by division or separation. The name itself suggests a landscape that is rugged or divided, possibly indicating a natural boundary or a place of separation.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, geographical names often held significant meaning, reflecting the physical characteristics of the land or historical events associated with the location. The name "Bether" suggests a place that is divided or cut, which could refer to a mountain range or a valley. Such places were often seen as natural fortifications or boundaries. The cultural context of Bether would have been one of a landscape that provided both challenges and protection, influencing the lives and movements of the people in the region.

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

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Bether

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

see HEBREW bether

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