Biziothiah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Biziothiah is a town in the south of Judah, near Beersheba, according to the Massoretic Text.
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A town in the south of Judah, near Beersheba, according to the Massoretic Text. The Septuagint reads 'and her daughters', suggesting a different original text.
What is the meaning of Biziothiah in the Bible?
A town in the south of Judah, near Beersheba, according to the Massoretic Text. The Septuagint reads 'and her daughters', suggesting a different original text.
SIGNIFICANCE
The variation between the Massoretic Text and the Septuagint regarding Biziothiah demonstrates the complexity of textual transmission in ancient biblical manuscripts, requiring careful comparison to reconstruct the most likely original reading.
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