Strong’s H1116

בָּמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

bamah

Pronunciation

bah-MAH

Definition

High place

Meaning

an elevation

Usage

The term "bamah" refers to elevated sites often used for worship and religious rituals in ancient Israel and surrounding cultures. These high places were typically located on hills or raised platforms and were used for both legitimate worship of Yahweh and idolatrous practices. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, "bamah" often carries a negative connotation due to its association with pagan worship and syncretism.

Bible references

Leviticus 26:30;Numbers 21:28;Numbers 33:52;Deuteronomy 32:13;Deuteronomy 33:29;1 Samuel 9:12;1 Samuel 9:13;1 Samuel 9:14;1 Samuel 9:19;1 Samuel 9:25;1 Samuel 10:5;1 Samuel 10:13;2 Samuel 1:19;2 Samuel 1:25;2 Samuel 22:34;1 Kings 3:2;1 Kings 3:3;1 Kings 3:4;1 Kings 11:7;1 Kings 12:31;1 Kings 12:32;1 Kings 13:2;1 Kings 13:32;1 Kings 13:33;1 Kings 13:33