Strong's Lexicon Gebim: Gebim Original Word: גֵּבִים Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גּוּב (gub), meaning "cistern" or "pit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Gebim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related concepts of places or locations can be found in Greek entries that discuss cities or regions. Usage: Gebim is a place name mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is identified as a location near Jerusalem, specifically mentioned in the context of the Assyrian invasion during the reign of King Hezekiah. The name itself suggests a place associated with cisterns or pits, possibly indicating a location with water storage or a valley. Cultural and Historical Background: Gebim is mentioned in the context of the Assyrian campaign against Judah, led by King Sennacherib. This period was marked by significant political and military turmoil as the Assyrian Empire sought to expand its territory. The mention of Gebim in the biblical narrative highlights the strategic movements of the Assyrian army as they approached Jerusalem. The region around Jerusalem was dotted with small settlements and strategic locations that played roles in the defense and supply of the city. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpl. of geb Definition "trenches," a place N. of Jer. NASB Translation Gebim (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֵּבִים proper name, of a location see below גוב. גבל (according to Thes originally twist, wind, whence not only גַּבְלֻת, מִגְבָּלֹת, but also גְּבוּל (cord and then) boundary, as determined by measuring cord, or line, whence verb denominative גָּבַל bound, border, q. v. below; Late Hebrew גָּבַל, Aramaic גְּבַל mean mix, knead; Arabic גּבִים proper name, of a location (trenches) north from Jerusalem, with article ׳הַגּ Isaiah 10:31; site unknown. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gebim Plural of geb; cisterns; Gebim, a place in Palestine -- Gebim. see HEBREW geb Forms and Transliterations הַגֵּבִ֖ים הגבים hag·gê·ḇîm haggêḇîm haggeVimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 10:31 HEB: מַדְמֵנָ֑ה יֹשְׁבֵ֥י הַגֵּבִ֖ים הֵעִֽיזוּ׃ NAS: The inhabitants of Gebim have sought refuge. KJV: the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee. INT: Madmenah the inhabitants of Gebim have sought 1 Occurrence |
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= create, fashion; MV assume meaning massive, whence Arabic 
mountain (compare Assyrian gablu HA48), and גְּבוּל as originally earth-wall, etc., serving as boundary; this explains גַּבְלֻת etc. less well). 
