Biblica Analytica
H1040 Hebrew

בֵּית עֶ֑דֶן

bet e.den

Beth-eden

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Beth-eden
Transliteration
bet e.den
Strong's Number
H1040
Occurrences
2
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the provided data, the word "Beth-eden" is a proper name, specifically referencing a person in the Hebrew language. It appears twice in the Bible. However, its classification as a proper name of a "person" seems to be a misinterpretation, as the name "Beth-eden" likely refers to a place or a region, not an individual person. In the biblical context, the word "beth" often denotes a house or a settlement, while "eden" may evoke a connection to the "Garden of Eden," a paradise or a fertile region. In this light, "Beth-eden" could be understood as the name of a place, possibly a location renowned for its fertility or beauty, much like the Garden of Eden. Its significance lies in its reference to a unique location or territory, which may have held cultural or geographical importance in the ancient context. It is worth noting that further analysis of the biblical narrative and surrounding context would be necessary to better understand the specific significance of Beth-eden and its connection to the surrounding geography or cultural heritage.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H1040
Lemma
בֵּית עֶ֑דֶן
Transliteration
bet e.den
Definition
Beth-eden
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text