Bible Dictionary
Berith
A name meaning “covenant,” used in Baal-berith, the name of a Canaanite deity worshiped at Shechem.
Definition
Berith means “covenant.” In the supplied biblical usage it appears in the compound name Baal-berith, associated with a Canaanite deity.
Biblical Usage
Berith occurs in the name Baal-berith, the deity connected with worship at Shechem in the account of Judges 9:46.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives no further historical background beyond the meaning “covenant” and the association with Baal-berith.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Judges 9:46) [BAAL-BERITH]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>be'-rith (berith, "covenant").</p><p>See BAAL-BERITH.</p>