Strong's Concordance/Greek/G965

Strong's G965 · Greek

Βηθλεέμ

Bēthleém

Number
G965
Language
Greek
Original word
Βηθλεέμ
Transliteration
Bēthleém
KJV occurrences
8 verses

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.

Bethlehem8×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew5 verses
Matthew 2:1

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 2:5

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

Matthew 2:6

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

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

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.

Luke2 verses
John1 verse

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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);