בֵּית הַיְשִׁימוֹת
bet hay.shi.mot
Beth-jeshimoth
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word "Beth-jeshimoth" (H1020) is a proper name that appears eight times in the Bible. Its transliteration, "bet hay.shi.mot," suggests that it is a place name, likely referring to a town or city. The short definition provided confirms this, indicating that "Beth-jeshimoth" is a specific location. The significance of Beth-jeshimoth lies in its repeated mention in the biblical text. Its mention may indicate that the location held some importance or played a role in the events described in the surrounding context. However, without further information, it is difficult to determine the exact nature of its significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth Jeshimoth, Baal Meon, and Kiriathaim,
Ezekiel 25:9therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth Jeshimoth, Baal Meon, and Kiriathaim,
Numbers 33:49They encamped by the Jordan, from Beth Jeshimoth even to Abel Shittim in the plains of Moab.
Numbers 33:49They encamped by the Jordan, from Beth Jeshimoth even to Abel Shittim in the plains of Moab.
Joshua 12:3and the Arabah to the sea of Chinneroth, eastward, and to the sea of the Arabah, even the Salt Sea, eastward, the way to Beth Jeshimoth; and on the south, under the slopes of Pisgah:
Joshua 12:3and the Arabah to the sea of Chinneroth, eastward, and to the sea of the Arabah, even the Salt Sea, eastward, the way to Beth Jeshimoth; and on the south, under the slopes of Pisgah:
Joshua 13:20Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth Jeshimoth,
Joshua 13:20Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth Jeshimoth,