Meaning of Bet (ב) Hebrew Letter
Bet is the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Its traditional pictographic background is associated with a house, while its biblical use includes both b and v sounds according to pointing and position.
Pronunciation and form
Pronounced: BET. Sound: b / v. Bet with dagesh is b; without it can be v
Traditional meaning and association
Bet is traditionally associated with House; related teaching associations include Household / Dwelling. These traditional pictures should be distinguished from the letter’s role as a consonant in actual Hebrew words.
Biblical Hebrew word examples
- בית (Bayit) — House Genesis 7:1
- בן (Ben) — Son Genesis 21:3
- ברית (Berit) — Covenant Genesis 6:18
- ברכה (Berakhah) — Blessing Genesis 12:2
Scripture connections and Messiah
- בן — BEN · SON
Bet begins ben, the Hebrew word for son. At Jesus’ baptism the Father identifies Him as His beloved Son.
Matthew 3:17 - בית — BAYIT · HOUSE
Bet begins bayit, house. In John 2:19–21, Jesus speaks of His body in temple language.
John 2:19-21
Psalm 119 study passage
The acrostic stanza for Bet is Psalm 119:9–16. Read the first verse of this stanza in the TOC Bible reader.