◄ 1205. beathah ►
Lexicon beathah: Terror, Dread Original Word: בְּעָתָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: b`athah Pronunciation: beh-ah-THAH Phonetic Spelling: (beh-aw-thaw') Definition: Terror, Dread Meaning: fear Strong's Exhaustive Concordance trouble From ba'ath; fear -- trouble. see HEBREW ba'ath NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from baath Definition terror, dismay NASB Translation terror (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּעָתָה noun feminine terror, dismay Jeremiah 8:15 = Jeremiah 14:19. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb בָּעַת (ba'at), which means to terrify or to startle. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4710 (σπουδή • spoudē): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term can imply earnestness or diligence, which can be related to the fear of the Lord in terms of reverent action. • G5016 (ταραχή • tarachē): This Greek term means disturbance or trouble, which can be associated with the concept of fear or terror, similar to בְּעָתָה in its expression of emotional turmoil. In summary, בְּעָתָה (be'atah) captures the essence of fear that is deeply rooted in the recognition of divine power and judgment, serving as a reminder of the awe and reverence due to God. Usage: The term בְּעָתָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a profound sense of fear or terror, often in the context of divine judgment or the presence of God. It is not frequently used but carries a strong connotation of fear that is both sudden and intense. Context: בְּעָתָה (be'atah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of fear or terror. This term is rooted in the verb בָּעַת (ba'at), which means to terrify or startle, suggesting an intense and often sudden experience of fear. The usage of בְּעָתָה is typically associated with situations where individuals are confronted with the overwhelming presence of God or His divine judgment. This fear is not merely a natural human reaction but is often depicted as a response to the holiness and power of God, which can be both awe-inspiring and terrifying. The term underscores the biblical theme that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, as it reflects a recognition of God's majesty and authority. Forms and Transliterations בְעָתָֽה׃ בעתה׃ ḇə‘āṯāh ḇə·‘ā·ṯāh veaTah Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Jeremiah 8:15 HEB: מַרְפֵּ֖ה וְהִנֵּ֥ה בְעָתָֽה׃ NAS: of healing, but behold, terror! KJV: of health, and behold trouble! INT: of healing behold terror Jeremiah 14:19 HEB: מַרְפֵּ֖א וְהִנֵּ֥ה בְעָתָֽה׃ NAS: of healing, but behold, terror! KJV: of healing, and behold trouble! INT: of healing behold terror 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1205 2 Occurrences ḇə·‘ā·ṯāh — 2 Occ.