Hebrew · H1004, H5650 · unreviewed

מִבֵּית עֲבָדִים

A house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) · a servant

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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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עֶבֶד H5650 a servant
Pronunciation ʿeḇeḏ
Servant or slave whose identity and worth are defined entirely by relationship to a master or owner
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What does מִבֵּית עֲבָדִים (mibbeit avadim) mean in the Bible?

בַּיִת · עֶבֶד is a Hebrew word meaning "house of slaves, land of slavery".

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Meaning

house of slaves, land of slavery
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