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The beard in Scripture symbolizes maturity, dignity, and covenant identity, with shaving often signifying mourning, shame, or significant life change.

Beasts in Scripture represent both literal animals under human stewardship and symbolic forces of evil requiring spiritual discernment and godly authority.

Beaten work refers to precious metal crafted through careful hammering, symbolizing God's refining process that transforms and beautifies our lives through trials.

Biblical beating encompasses both physical punishment in Old Testament culture and spiritual persecution in the New Testament, calling believers to endure suffering with faith.

Beauty in Scripture reflects God's creative character and points us toward His majesty, while warning us that outward appearance must never replace inner spiritual transformation.

Beauty and Bands

God calls us to value inner beauty over outward adornment, while affirming that our bodies and presentation matter as expressions of stewardship and worship.

Bebai was a Jewish clan leader whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His covenant people.

Becher was a son of Benjamin whose name appears in genealogical records, reminding us that God values every person within His covenant family.

Bechorath was a Benjamite ancestor in King Saul's lineage, representing the ancient family heritage that God sovereignly used in establishing Israel's first king.

The bed in Scripture symbolizes rest, intimacy, vulnerability, and moral testing, reflecting God's design for restoration and relational faithfulness.

Bedan was a lesser-known judge of Israel whose leadership helped deliver God's people from their enemies during the turbulent period of the judges.

Beds in Scripture represent rest, intimacy, healing, and death—revealing how God cares for our physical and spiritual wellbeing in seasons of vulnerability.

Bees appear rarely in Scripture but symbolize industry, God's provision, and the sweetness of His Word and promises to His people.

Beeliada was a son of King David, listed among his children born in Jerusalem, though little is recorded about his life or legacy.

Beelzebub is a powerful demonic figure in Scripture, often identified with Satan himself, representing the ruler of demons and spiritual opposition to God's kingdom.

Beer in Scripture represents both God's provision and a substance requiring wisdom and self-control in its consumption.

Beer-Elim was a wilderness encampment where the Israelites experienced God's provision of water during their exodus from Egypt.

Beer-Lahai-Roi, meaning "the well of the Living One who sees me," is a sacred desert spring where Hagar encountered God's mercy and tender compassion.

Beersheba, located in southern Israel's Negev region, served as an important spiritual and political center throughout biblical history.

Beera was an obscure Asherite leader mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles, representing the faithful lineage of Israel's tribal heritage and God's detailed record of His people.

Beerah was a Reubenite leader taken captive by the Assyrian king, representing the spiritual decline and exile of Israel's northern tribes.

Beeri was the father of Gomer, the unfaithful wife of the prophet Hosea, whose marriage symbolized God's covenant with unfaithful Israel.

Beeroth was an ancient Gibeonite city in Benjamin's territory, notable for its connection to David's mighty men and the pursuit of justice.

Beesh-Terah was a Levitical city in the territory of Asher, set apart for the priests and their families during Israel's settlement of Canaan.

Beetles appear in Scripture as examples of God's creative design and serve as reminders of His provision and attention to even the smallest creatures.

Scripture reveals God's compassion for beggars and His expectation that believers generously serve the poor and marginalized among us.

Behemoth is a massive creature described in Job's final test, revealing God's creative power and humbling human pride before divine majesty.

Bekah, meaning "a half-shekel," was an ancient Hebrew unit of weight and currency used in Old Testament times for temple dues and commerce.

Bel was a pagan Babylonian god whose worship Israel was warned against, representing the spiritual dangers of idolatry and cultural compromise.

Bela was an early Edomite king and also a son of Benjamin, representing God's providence in establishing nations and families within His sovereign plan.

Belial is a biblical term meaning worthlessness or wickedness, often used to describe evil spiritual forces and those who reject God's authority.

Bells in Scripture served both practical and spiritual purposes, signaling important moments and calling God's people to attention and worship.

Bellows in Scripture symbolize the breath of God and human effort working together to refine faith through trials and purification.

The belly represents our physical appetites and inner desires in Scripture, calling us to self-control and spiritual priorities over fleshly indulgence.

Belshazzar was the last king of Babylon, whose pride led to divine judgment and the kingdom's fall to the Medes and Persians.

Belteshazzar was the Babylonian name given to the prophet Daniel, reflecting his faithfulness to God amid cultural pressures and spiritual compromise.

Ben is a Hebrew word meaning "son," foundational to biblical genealogy and family identity throughout Scripture.

Ben-Hadad was a Syrian king whose conflicts with Israel reveal God's sovereignty over nations and the consequences of spiritual compromise.

Ben-Hail was one of King Jehoshaphat's officials who taught God's law throughout Judah, demonstrating the power of faithful instruction in Scripture.

Ben-Hanan was a faithful official in King David's administration, overseeing the royal stores and demonstrating steadfast service to God's anointed king.

Ben-Oni, meaning "son of my sorrow," was the name Rachel gave to her youngest son before dying, later renamed Benjamin by Jacob.

Ben-Zoheth was a son of Ishi in the tribe of Judah, representing the genealogical record of God's covenant people in ancient Israel.

Benaiah was a mighty warrior and loyal commander under Kings David and Solomon, exemplifying faithful service and courageous leadership in God's kingdom.

Ben-Ammi, meaning "son of my people," was the son born to Lot's younger daughter after the destruction of Sodom, becoming the father of the Ammonites.

A bench serves as a place of rest, judgment, and community gathering in Scripture, symbolizing both physical refreshment and spiritual authority.

Bene-Berak was an ancient Israelite city in the territory of Dan, mentioned briefly in Scripture as a possession within Israel's promised land.

Bene-Jaakan was an Israelite settlement in the wilderness, marking a significant stopping point during Israel's wilderness wanderings after leaving Egypt.

Benedictions are divine blessings pronounced upon God's people, expressing His favor and protection through spoken words rooted in Scripture and pastoral care.

A benefactor is someone who provides generous help or support to others, reflecting God's character of grace and calling believers to sacrificial giving.

Beneficence is the Christian virtue of doing good to others through generous action, reflecting God's character and fulfilling the law of love.