Strong's Lexicon Beyth 'Aven: Beth Aven Original Word: בֵּית אָוֶן Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בַּיִת (bayith, H1004) meaning "house" and אָוֶן (aven, H205) meaning "trouble, wickedness, or idolatry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Beth-Aven, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: Beth-Aven is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to a location. It is often used in a derogatory sense to describe a place associated with idolatry and false worship. Context: Beth-Aven is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily in the context of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. It is situated near Bethel, a significant religious site. The name Beth-Aven is often used pejoratively by the prophets to criticize the idolatrous practices that took place there, contrasting it with Bethel, which means "House of God." In Hosea 4:15, the prophet warns Israel, "Though you play the harlot, O Israel, let not Judah become guilty. Do not go to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-Aven, and do not swear on oath, 'As surely as the LORD lives!'" (BSB). This verse highlights the association of Beth-Aven with idolatry and false worship. Similarly, in Hosea 10:5, the prophet speaks of the fear of the people for the calf idol of Beth-Aven, indicating the site's significance in the context of Israel's spiritual apostasy. The name Beth-Aven serves as a symbolic representation of Israel's departure from true worship and their engagement in practices contrary to the covenant with Yahweh. Brown-Driver-Briggs בֵּית אָ֫וֶן proper name, of a location (house of iniquity or idolatry? hardly likely unless as alteration of original בֵּית אוֺן, house of wealth or strength) eastward from Bethel Joshua 7:2; Joshua 18:12; 1 Samuel 14:23; 1 Samuel 13:5 ׳בֵּיתאֿ (on Hosea 4:15; Hosea 5:8; Hosea 10:5 see ֵבּיתְאֵל below); site unknown. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Beth-aven From bayith and 'aven; house of vanity; Beth- Aven, a place in Palestine -- Beth-aven. see HEBREW bayith see HEBREW 'aven Forms and Transliterations אָ֔וֶן אָ֙וֶן֙ אָֽוֶן׃ און און׃ ’ā·wen ’āwen avenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 7:2 HEB: עִם־ בֵּ֥ית אָ֙וֶן֙ מִקֶּ֣דֶם לְבֵֽית־ NAS: is near Beth-aven, east KJV: which [is] beside Bethaven, on the east side INT: which is near Beth-aven east of Bethel Joshua 18:12 1 Samuel 13:5 1 Samuel 14:23 Hosea 4:15 Hosea 5:8 Hosea 10:5 7 Occurrences |
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