Bible Dictionary
Beth
Beth is the Hebrew word for “house” or dwelling. It frequently appears in compound names of places and can also refer to a temple or house of worship.
Definition
Beth is the general word for a house, habitation, or dwelling. It can also have the special sense of a temple or house of worship and frequently occurs in compound place-names.
Biblical Usage
In biblical place-names, Beth commonly identifies a house, dwelling, temple, or other associated establishment. It is more frequently used in compound names of places than any other word.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives no further background beyond its use as a general term and its frequent appearance in place-names.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Occurs frequently as the appellation for a house, or dwelling-place, in such compounds as the words immediately following:
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the most general word for a house or habitation. It has the special meaning of a temple or house of worship Beth is more frequently employed in compound names of places than any other word.