Places in the Bible · Altar

Bamah

Bamah is a altar mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is unknown location. The name means “an eminence or high place.”

Possible modern locations

IdentificationTypeConfidence
unknown locationspecialLow

Bamah in the Bible dictionary

A height, a name used simply to denote a high place where the Jews worshipped idols (Ezek. 20:29). The plural is translated “high places” in Num. 22:41 and Ezek. 36:2.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →

Verses that mention Bamah

  • Ezekiel 20:29

    Then I said unto them, What is the high place whereunto ye go? And the name thereof is called Bamah unto this day.