Strong’s H1120

בָּמוֹת

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Bamowth

Pronunciation

bah-MOTH

Definition

High places

Meaning

Bamoth, Bamoth-Baal

Usage

In the Hebrew Bible, "Bamoth" refers to elevated sites often used for worship, both of Yahweh and of foreign deities. These high places were typically located on hills or raised platforms and were significant in the religious practices of ancient Israel and surrounding cultures. They could include altars, pillars, and sometimes even small temples.

Bible references

Numbers 21:19;Numbers 21:20;Numbers 22:41;Joshua 13:17