Strong’s H1035

בֵּית לֶחֶם

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Beyth Lechem

Pronunciation

bayth LEH-khem

Definition

Bethlehem

Meaning

Beth-Lechem

Usage

Bethlehem, meaning "House of Bread," is a significant town in the biblical narrative. It is primarily known as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ. The name reflects its historical role as a fertile area for agriculture and sustenance.

Bible references

Genesis 35:19;Genesis 48:7;Joshua 19:15;Judges 12:8;Judges 12:10;Judges 17:7;Judges 17:8;Judges 17:9;Judges 19:1;Judges 19:2;Judges 19:18;Judges 19:18;Ruth 1:1;Ruth 1:2;Ruth 1:19;Ruth 1:19;Ruth 1:22;Ruth 2:4;Ruth 4:11;1 Samuel 16:4;1 Samuel 17:12;1 Samuel 17:15;1 Samuel 20:6;1 Samuel 20:28;2 Samuel 2:32