בַּעֲלָת
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Baalath
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Baalath: A Biblical Place Name Baalath (בַּעֲלָת) is a Hebrew proper noun appearing exactly once in the biblical text. As a place name rather than a common word, it functions as a geographical identifier within the scriptural record. The term's singular occurrence limits the ability to trace semantic development or varied usage patterns across different biblical contexts. The lexical data provided does not include the specific biblical reference, textual context, or geographical details that would clarify this location's significance within ancient Israel. Without additional context from the source material, we cannot determine whether Baalath was a settlement, a border marker, or held strategic or religious importance in biblical geography. The single occurrence suggests it may have been a minor or specialized location, mentioned in a particular historical or genealogical narrative. For a comprehensive understanding of Baalath's role in biblical history and its relationship to other places and events, one would need to consult the specific biblical passage where it appears, as well as archaeological and historical sources beyond the lexical data itself.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text