Strong's G965 · Greek
Βηθλεέμ
Bēthleém
Definition
Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
KJV: Bethlehem
Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (H01036);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Βηθλεέμ across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew5 verses
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Matthew 2:5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
Matthew 2:6And 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 2:8And 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 2:16Then 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.
Luke2 verses
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Luke 2:15And 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G965 (Bēthleém) mean?
Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
How many times does G965 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G965 (Βηθλεέμ) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Bethlehem.”
How is Bēthleém translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G965 is rendered as “Bethlehem” (8×).
Where does the Greek word Βηθλεέμ come from?
of Hebrew origin (H01036);