בֵּית עֶ֑דֶן
bet e.den
Beth-eden
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased 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
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
I will break the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the valley of Aven, and him who holds the scepter from the house of Eden; and the people of Syria shall go into captivity to Kir,” says Yahweh.
Amos 1:5I will break the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the valley of Aven, and him who holds the scepter from the house of Eden; and the people of Syria shall go into captivity to Kir,” says Yahweh.