◄ 1117. Bamah ►
Strong's Lexicon Bamah: High place Original Word: בָּמָה Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: Bamah Pronunciation: bah-MAH Phonetic Spelling: (baw-maw') Definition: Bamah Meaning: A high place, often associated with worship or religious rites, typically on elevated ground. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be high. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Bamah" in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of high places is more specific to the Hebrew cultural and religious context. However, related Greek terms might include those associated with altars or places of worship, such as βωμός (bōmos), which refers to an altar or a place of sacrifice. Usage: The term "Bamah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to high places that were often sites of worship, both for the worship of Yahweh and for idolatrous practices. These high places could include altars, shrines, or other structures used for religious ceremonies. Context: The term "Bamah" appears frequently in the Old Testament, often in the context of religious practices conducted on elevated sites. These high places were significant in ancient Israelite religion and culture, serving as locations for sacrifices and offerings. While some high places were dedicated to the worship of Yahweh, many became associated with idolatry and pagan rituals, leading to their condemnation by prophets and reformers. For instance, in 1 Kings 3:2, it is noted that "The people, however, were still sacrificing on the high places, because a house for the Name of the LORD had not yet been built." This reflects the transitional period before the centralization of worship in Jerusalem. The high places were often targeted during religious reforms, such as those led by King Josiah, who sought to purify worship practices by destroying these sites (2 Kings 23:8). The term "Bamah" thus encapsulates both the historical and theological tensions surrounding worship practices in ancient Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from bamah Definition a high place (for idols) in Isr. NASB Translation Bamah (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bamah The same as bamah; Bamah, a place in Palestine -- Bamah. See also Bamowth. see HEBREW bamah see HEBREW Bamowth Forms and Transliterations בָּמָ֔ה במה bā·māh baMah bāmāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezekiel 20:29 HEB: וַיִּקָּרֵ֤א שְׁמָהּ֙ בָּמָ֔ה עַ֖ד הַיּ֥וֹם NAS: is called Bamah to this KJV: thereof is called Bamah unto this day. INT: is called and the name Bamah this day 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 1117 1 Occurrence bā·māh — 1 Occ.