Hebrew · H1004, H4798 · unreviewed

בֵּית מַרְזֵחַ

A house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) · a cry , i.e. (of grief) a lamentation

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בַּיִת H1004 a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
Pronunciation bêt YHWH
Physical dwelling expands to household, dynasty, and temple—the building contains and constitutes the family unit itself.
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מַרְזֵחַ H4798 a cry , i.e. (of grief) a lamentation
Pronunciation marĕzēḥa
Vocalized lamentation or loud weeping; a cry that expresses acute grief or mourning distress.
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What does בֵּית מַרְזֵחַ (beit marzeach) mean in the Bible?

בַּיִת · מַרְזֵחַ is a Hebrew word meaning "house of mourning, mourning feast/place".

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Meaning

house of mourning, mourning feast/place
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