ΒΗΤΧΩΡΑ, βητχωρα
BĒTCHŌRA, bētchōra
Sounds Like: beth-KHO-rah
Translations: Beth-horon
From the root: ΒΗΤΧΩΡΑ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Βηθχωρα (Beth-horon) is a proper noun referring to a biblical town located in ancient Israel. It was strategically important due to its position on a major road, often mentioned in historical and military contexts. It is a compound word, likely derived from Hebrew, meaning 'house of the hollow' or 'house of the cave'.
Inflection: Singular, Feminine
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 8 — 6:152
From the same root
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