בַּיִת
𐤁𐤉𐤕
Bayith
H1006 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper noun designating a location called 'Bayith'—likely meaning 'House,' used as a place name. The semantic range in this case is restricted to the toponymic application of the common noun 'house' to a specific locality mentioned in prophetic literature.
Semantic Range
house, dwelling, household; as a proper noun, name of a specific locality or sanctuary ('Bajith')
Root / Etymology
Derived from the common Hebrew root ב-י-ת (בית), meaning 'to house, dwell, remain.' 'בַּיִת' functions as a noun meaning 'house' or 'dwelling,' here used as a toponym applied to a particular place, probably by extension or association with a notable building, sanctuary, or settlement.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In Isaiah 15:2, 'Bajith' appears as a place mentioned in a prophetic oracle against Moab. The word employs the standard term for 'house' (בַּיִת) as a proper noun. The name does not denote a specific Israelite or Judahite settlement, but rather a locality within Moabite territory—possibly based on a notable structure or sanctuary. In English translations, 'Bajith' is often transliterated, as the specificity of the place is not otherwise attested. The underlying term is identical to the common noun for 'house,' but in this context, functions exclusively as a proper name. There is no evidence to suggest ethnic, religious, or numeric connotations beyond the toponym, and the place itself is otherwise unlocated archaeologically.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
the same as בַּיִת; Bajith, a place in Palestine; Bajith.
Bantu Hebrew
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בנה (b-n-h) — to build, construct, establish (family)
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1004 | בַּיִת | in the houses |
| H1005 | בַּיִת | the built-house |
| H1007 | בֵּית אָוֶן | house-of |
| H1008 | בֵּית־אֵל | in house of |
| H1009 | בֵּית אַרְבֵּאל | house of |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1006-01 |
הַ/בַּ֧יִת | habayit | HTd/Ncmsa |
to the temple | the house | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1006-01 |
Isaiah 15:2 | הַ/בַּ֧יִת | habayit | HTd/Ncmsa |
to the temple | the house |