In biblical terms, the concept of a birth-place holds significant theological and historical importance, often serving as a marker of identity, prophecy fulfillment, and divine intervention. The birth-place of key biblical figures is frequently highlighted to underscore God's sovereign plan and the unfolding of His promises.

Bethlehem: The Birth-place of Jesus Christ

Bethlehem, a small town in Judea, is perhaps the most renowned birth-place in the Bible due to its association with the birth of Jesus Christ. The prophet Micah foretold this event, stating, "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me one to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times" (Micah 5:2). This prophecy was fulfilled as recorded in the New Testament, where the Gospel of Matthew recounts, "Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea during the time of King Herod" (Matthew 2:1).

Bethlehem's significance is further emphasized by its connection to King David, who was also born there. This lineage is crucial in establishing Jesus' rightful place in the Davidic line, fulfilling the messianic prophecies that the Messiah would come from David's house.

Nazareth: The Early Life of Jesus

While Bethlehem is celebrated as the birth-place of Jesus, Nazareth is where He was raised. This small town in Galilee is mentioned in the Gospels as the place where Mary and Joseph lived before Jesus' birth and where they returned after their flight to Egypt. The Gospel of Luke notes, "When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth" (Luke 2:39). Nazareth's role as Jesus' home is significant, as it fulfills the prophecy that He would be called a Nazarene (Matthew 2:23).

Other Notable Birth-places

1. Ur of the Chaldeans: The birth-place of Abraham, the patriarch of the Israelites, is Ur of the Chaldeans. This location is significant as it marks the beginning of God's covenant relationship with Abraham and his descendants. Genesis 11:31 states, "Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, the wife of his son Abram, and together they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan" .

2. Paddan Aram: Jacob, later named Israel, was born in Paddan Aram, a region in Mesopotamia. This birth-place is noteworthy as it connects to the narrative of Jacob's journey and the establishment of the twelve tribes of Israel. Genesis 28:5 mentions, "Then Isaac sent Jacob on his way, and he went to Paddan Aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau" .

3. Egypt: Moses, the deliverer of Israel, was born in Egypt during a time of great oppression for the Israelites. His birth and subsequent survival from Pharaoh's decree to kill all Hebrew male infants highlight God's providential care. Exodus 2:1-2 records, "Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months" .

The birth-places of these and other biblical figures are not mere geographical details but are integral to understanding the unfolding of God's redemptive history. Each location serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises throughout the biblical narrative.65. Abel Mecholah -- Elisha's birthplace in Palestine
... Abel Mecholah. 66 . Elisha's birthplace in Palestine. Transliteration: Abel Mecholah
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-bale' mekh-o-law') Short Definition: Abel-meholah. ...
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4138. moledeth -- kindred, birth, offspring
... From yalad; nativity (plural birth-place); by implication, lineage, native country;
also offspring, family -- begotten, born, issue, kindred, native(-ity). ...
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The Birthplace of Faith.
... The "How" of Method The Birthplace of Faith. The sixth suggestion is a familiar
one, and yet one much misunderstood. Prayer must be in faith. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/the birthplace of faith.htm

Psalm 87. The Church the Birth-Place of the Saints; Or, Jews and ...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 87. The church the birth-place of the
saints; or, Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian Church. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 87 the church the.htm

Psalm 87 the Church the Birth-Place of the Saints.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 87 The church the birth-place of the saints. LM The church
the birth-place of the saints. God in his earthly temple lays. ...
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Election of Nectarius to the See of Constantinople; his Birthplace ...
... Book VII. Chapter VIII."Election of Nectarius to the See of Constantinople;
his Birthplace and Education. A certain man of Tarsus ...
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Whether Christ Should have Been Born in Bethlehem?
... said." Therefore He willed to be born at Bethlehem, where David was born, in order
that by the very birthplace the promise made to David might be shown to be ...
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The visit and Homage of the Magi, and the Flight into Egypt
... and, without committing himself as to whether the Messiah was already born, or only
expected, [1027] simply propounded to them the question of His birthplace. ...
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History of the Interpretation.
... the time of Christ, this is obvious from Matthew 2:5. According to that passage,
the whole Sanhedrim, when officially interrogated as to the birth-place of the ...
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Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, visit Jesus, the New-Born King.
... Bethlehem was a suitable birthplace for a spiritual king; as suitable as
Rome would have been a temporal king. We do not know when ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xiii eastern wise-men or magi.htm

The Birth of England's Foreign Missions
... Moulton the Mission's birthplace"Carey's fever and poverty"His Moulton school"Fired
with the missionary idea"His very large missionary map"Fuller's ...
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Date and Place of Writing.
... As to the place of origin nearly every writer on Susanna is silent except Scholz,
who (p.147) favours a non-Alexandrian birthplace, giving a preference to the ...
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Birth-place (1 Occurrence)
Birth-place. Birth-pangs, Birth-place. Birthright . Multi-Version
Concordance Birth-place (1 Occurrence). Matthew 2:4 ...
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Arimathea (4 Occurrences)
... It is probably the same place as Ramathaim in Ephraim, and the birth-place of Samuel ...
country of Ephraim (1 Samuel 11), which is Ramah the birthplace and burial ...
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Bethlehem (49 Occurrences)
... But it was distinguished above every other city as the birth-place of "Him whose ...
Era: In the New Testament Bethlehem is mentioned as the birthplace of the ...
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Zorah (10 Occurrences)
... Zoreah (Joshua 15:33). This was Samson's birthplace (Judges 13:2, 25),
and near it he found a grave (16:31). It was situated on ...
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Gathhepher (1 Occurrence)
... Wine-press of the well, a town of Lower Galilee, about 5 miles from Nazareth; the
birthplace of Jonah (2 Kings 14:25); the same as Gittah-hepher (Joshua 19:13 ...
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Gath-hepher (2 Occurrences)
... Wine-press of the well, a town of Lower Galilee, about 5 miles from Nazareth; the
birthplace of Jonah (2 Kings 14:25); the same as Gittah-hepher (Joshua 19:13 ...
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Rages (5 Occurrences)
... A very ancient city, the traditional birthplace of Zoroaster (Zarathustra; Pahlavi
Vendidad, Zad sparad XVI, 12, and Dabistan i Mazahib). ...
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Ragau (1 Occurrence)
... A very ancient city, the traditional birthplace of Zoroaster (Zarathustra; Pahlavi
Vendidad, Zad sparad XVI, 12, and Dabistan i Mazahib). ...
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Birthright (10 Occurrences)

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Home (270 Occurrences)
... own dwelling place; the house in which one lives; esp., the house in which one lives
with his family; the habitual abode of one's family; also, one's birthplace...
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