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Βηθλεέμ G965

G965 is the Greek word Βηθλεέμ, transliterated Bēthleém. The King James Version most often renders it bethlehem.

Word: ΒηθλεέμTransliteration: BēthleémLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine.

Where it comes from

of Hebrew origin (H01036).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

bethlehem 8×

Strong's own list of renderings: Bethlehem.

Verses using Βηθλεέμ

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 2:1 · KJV

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Matthew 2:5 · KJV

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

Matthew 2:6 · KJV

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

Matthew 2:8 · KJV

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Matthew 2:16 · KJV

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

Luke 2:4 · KJV

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

Luke 2:15 · KJV

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

John 7:42 · KJV

Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

Common questions

What does Strong's G965 mean?

G965 is the Greek word Βηθλεέμ (Bēthleém), meaning Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine.

How is G965 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it bethlehem (8 times).

How many times does G965 appear in the Bible?

Βηθλεέμ (Bēthleém) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G965 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H01036).

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