Bajith (or "temple") was a Moabite temple or high place mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy against Moab. (Isaiah 15:2)
Also known as temple
Bajith, meaning "temple" or "house," is mentioned in Isaiah 15:2 as part of a prophecy against Moab. In this passage, Isaiah describes the Moabites going up to their temple (Bajith) and to their high places to weep and mourn over the impending destruction of their cities, Nebo and Medeba.
The specific location of Bajith is not provided, but it is likely that it was a significant temple or high place within Moabite territory, east of the Dead Sea. High places were elevated locations where pagan worship and sacrifices were often conducted.
The prophecy in Isaiah 15 foretells the judgment and devastation that would come upon Moab, a nation that had a history of conflict with Israel. The mention of the Moabites going to Bajith to weep and mourn highlights their distress and the futility of seeking help from their pagan gods in the face of God's judgment.
Approximate location: 31.497, 35.783 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
House, probably a city of Moab, which had a celebrated idol-temple (Isa. 15:2). It has also been regarded as denoting simply the temple of the idol of Moab as opposed to the “high place.”
(the horse), referring to the “temple” of the false gods of Moab, as opposed to the “high places” in the same sentence. (Isaiah 15:2) and comp. (Isaiah 16:12)
BA'JITH (house). In Isa 15:2 the Hebrew reads "the bajith" or "the temple;" probably the temple of Chemosh.
BA'JITH (house). In Isa 15:2 the Hebrew reads "the bajith" or "the temple;" probably the temple of Chemosh.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1006
Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off.
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