בֵּית־תַּפּוּחַ (bet tap.pu.ach)
bet tap.pu.ach
Beth-tappuah
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
Beth-tappuah is a proper noun referring to a specific town located within the territory of Judah. The name translates literally as "house of apples" or "place of apples," suggesting a locale known for its orchards or agricultural fertility in the ancient landscape.
Its only biblical appearance occurs in Joshua 15:53, where it is listed among the fortified cities assigned to the tribe of Judah. This single mention anchors the word in the context of territorial inheritance and settlement, marking it as a geographical marker rather than a theological concept. The sources do not record any other occurrences or deeper symbolic meanings for this place name.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Beth-tappuah appears in the Bible as a quiet reminder of God’s attention to detail. In Joshua 15:53, it is listed among the fortified cities given to the tribe of Judah. The name itself means 'house of apples,' evoking images of fertile land and abundance. This simple geographical marker shows that God cares about the specific places where His people live and work.
For your faith, this word invites you to see the sacred in the ordinary. Just as Beth-tappuah was a real place with real orchards and homes, your daily life—your work, your neighborhood, your routines—is part of God’s larger story. He is not distant from the details of your existence.
When you read about ancient towns like this, it helps to remember that God’s promises are grounded in reality. The same God who assigned land to Judah is present with you today, offering peace and provision in your own 'place.' Let this truth encourage you to trust Him with the specifics of your life.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Beth1×
- Tappuah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- תַּפּ֖וּחַ1×
- וּ/בֵית\־1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:53
Janim, Beth Tappuah, Aphekah,
This verse lists Beth-tappuah as one of the fortified cities assigned to Judah, highlighting its role in the tribal inheritance.