Hebrew · H1004, H8605 · unreviewed

בֵּית־תְּפִלָּה

A house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) · intercession , supplication ; by implication, a hymn

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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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תְּפִלָּה H8605 intercession , supplication ; by implication, a hymn
Pronunciation tĕpilāh
Prayer as earnest entreaty directed toward God, encompassing both petition and intercession
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What does בֵּית־תְּפִלָּה (bêt-tᵉphillâ) mean in the Bible?

בַּיִת · תְּפִלָּה is a Hebrew word meaning "house of prayer.". house of prayer.

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Meaning

house of prayer.
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