1708. Dabbesheth
Strong's Lexicon
Dabbesheth: Hump, back

Original Word: דַּבֶּשֶׁת
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Dabbesheth
Pronunciation: dab-beh'-sheth
Phonetic Spelling: (dab-beh'-sheth)
Definition: Hump, back
Meaning: Dabbesheth

Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּבַשׁ (dābash), meaning "to be sticky" or "to flow."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Dabbesheth" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept is specific to Hebrew culture and language. However, camels are mentioned in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 19:24, where the Greek word κάμηλος (kamēlos) is used.

Usage: The term "Dabbesheth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the "hump" or "back" of an animal, particularly a camel. It signifies the prominent, raised part of the animal's back, which is a distinctive feature of camels, known for storing fat and water, enabling them to survive in arid environments.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, camels were vital for trade and transportation across deserts. Their humps were not only a physical characteristic but also a symbol of endurance and survival. The ability of camels to travel long distances without water made them indispensable in the trade routes that connected various civilizations. The mention of "Dabbesheth" in the Bible reflects the familiarity of the biblical authors with these animals and their significance in daily life and commerce.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as debash
Definition
"hump," a place in Zebulun
NASB Translation
Dabbesheth (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Dabbesheth

The same as dabbesheth; Dabbesheth, a place in Palestine -- Dabbesheth.

see HEBREW dabbesheth

Forms and Transliterations
בְּדַבָּ֑שֶׁת בדבשת bə·ḏab·bā·šeṯ bəḏabbāšeṯ bedabBashet
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Englishman's Concordance
Joshua 19:11
HEB: וּמַרְעֲלָ֖ה וּפָגַ֣ע בְּדַבָּ֑שֶׁת וּפָגַע֙ אֶל־
NAS: it then touched Dabbesheth and reached
KJV: and reached to Dabbasheth, and reached
INT: Maralah touched Dabbesheth and reached to

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1708
1 Occurrence


bə·ḏab·bā·šeṯ — 1 Occ.















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