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Describe, in your own words, the significance of the meaning of the word “Bethlehem.”
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The word “Bethlehem,” translated to “House of Bread” in Hebrew, holds significant meaning. In addition to being the birthplace of Jesus Christ, Jesus himself referred to Himself as the “Bread of Life.” This demonstrates a fascinating connection between the physical (bread as sustenance) and the spiritual nourishment that Jesus Christ offers.
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Bethlehem means house of bread. One of the Jesus “I am” statements is “I am the Bread of Life.” Jesus came from the house of bread geographically / physically, and is the bread of life to save our soul and redeem us to God the Father.
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Bethlehem, the House of Bread, is mentioned in the Bible in connection with Rachel and is the setting for most of the Book of Ruth. It later became the home of King David. The town would also be the birthplace of Jesus. Jesus said that, “I am the bread of life” and the broke bread with his disciples. Throughout the Bible, bread carries great meaning.
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House of Bread is referring specifically to how God provides through Jesus.
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A place where the savior was birthed to be the remedy to for our redemption. where Jesus Christ was born into this world, the place where He lay is where He started, and it ended on Calvary for us.