בֵּית הָעֵ֫מֶק (bet ha.e.meq)
bet ha.e.meq
Beth-emek
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
Beth-emek, meaning "house of the valley," appears only once in the Hebrew Bible at Joshua 19:27. It is listed among the towns allotted to the tribe of Asher, marking a specific location on that tribe’s border.
The name itself combines bet ("house") with emeq ("valley"). This simple geographic label suggests a settlement situated in or near a low-lying area. While the text does not elaborate on its history or significance beyond its boundary marker status, the name provides a clear picture of the landscape where the tribe lived.
Because it occurs just once, Beth-emek remains a minor detail in the larger narrative of Israel’s land distribution. It serves as a reminder that the inheritance included diverse terrain, from highlands to valleys, and that every plot of land was carefully assigned.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Beth-emek translates simply to "house of the valley." In Joshua 19:27, it marks a boundary for the tribe of Asher. This detail reminds us that God’s provision included diverse landscapes, not just highlands but also low-lying valleys. Every plot was carefully assigned.
For your faith, this shows God cares about specific places and people. It is not just a list of names but a record of inheritance. You can trust that God knows the terrain of your life, whether you are in a high place or a valley. His promises are grounded in reality.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Emek1×
- Beth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הָעֵ֖מֶק1×
- בֵּ֥ית1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 19:27
It turned toward the sunrise to Beth Dagon, and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of Iphtah El northward to Beth Emek and Neiel. It went out to Cabul on the left hand,
This verse identifies Beth-emek as a northern boundary marker for Asher, showing how specific geography defined tribal inheritance.