Hebrew · H1004, H631 · unreviewed

בֵּית הָאֵסוּר

A house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) · to yoke or hitch ; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle

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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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אָסַר H631 to yoke or hitch ; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
Pronunciation ʾāsar
Binding action that moves from physical restraint (yoking animals) to martial engagement and imprisonment.
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What does בֵּית הָאֵסוּר (beit ha'esur) mean in the Bible?

בַּיִת · אָסַר is a Hebrew word meaning "house of imprisonment, prison".

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Meaning

house of imprisonment, prison
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