Berith
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Berith
bərīth literally, covenant
Example Sentences
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Some soldiers outside of the city, in a tower, finding that they can no longer defend Shechem, now begin to look out for their own personal safety, and they fly to this temple of Berith.
From New Tabernacle Sermons by Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt)
As I look over the city I can find only one building standing, and that is the temple of the god Berith.
From New Tabernacle Sermons by Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt)
But how shall Abimelech and his army take this temple of Berith and the men who are there fortified?
From New Tabernacle Sermons by Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt)
He worked at this difficult post for only two years, but continued in co-operation with Professor Dalman for fifteen years in the publication of his monthly Yiddish periodical, "Berith Am."
From Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by B.D.
The place is supposed to be the ancient Baal Berith.
From Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir by Ledbury, Lady Biddulph of
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