בֵּר֫וֹתָה (be.ro.tah)
be.ro.tah
Berothah; Berothai
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
Berothah is a proper noun appearing in the Hebrew Bible, primarily as the name of a location near Hamath. The term translates to "cypress grove," suggesting a geographical feature defined by its distinctive vegetation. In Ezekiel 47:16, it marks the northern boundary of the promised land, serving as a specific landmark within the prophetic vision of Israel’s restored territory.
A related form, Berothai, appears in 2 Samuel 8:8 as a city belonging to Hadadezer of Zoba. This variation likely refers to the same place or a closely associated settlement, highlighting how biblical names could shift slightly across different textual traditions or historical records. The consistent meaning of "cypress grove" ties these references together, anchoring them in a tangible, natural setting rather than an abstract concept.
With only one verse occurrence in most standard concordances for the base form Berothah, this word functions as a precise geographical marker rather than a theological term. Its presence in boundary descriptions underscores the importance of physical location in biblical narratives, where specific places like cypress groves define the extent of divine promises and historical events.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Berothah appears in Scripture as a specific place name, translating to "cypress grove." In Ezekiel's vision, it marks the northern boundary of the restored land, grounding God's promises in real geography. This reminds us that divine plans are not abstract but touch actual places and people.
While we may never visit this ancient grove, its mention encourages us to trust that God knows every detail of His creation. The same God who delineates borders also cares for the individual lives within them. We can find comfort in knowing our history is recorded and our future is held by Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ from/ Berothai1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/מִ/בֵּֽרֹתַ֖י1×
Key Verses
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II Samuel 8:8
From Betah and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a great quantity of bronze.
This verse records David taking bronze from Berothai, showing the city's historical role in Israel's military victories and resource acquisition.