בַּיִת

𐤁𐤉𐤕

Bayith

H1006 noun

SILEX Entry

Root בית to house, to dwell, to remain

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.

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Root Family

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