Strong's Lexicon Yabneh: Jabneh Original Word: יַבְנֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root בנה (banah), meaning "to build." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yabneh in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew texts. Usage: Yabneh, or Jabneh, is a city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is known as a fortified city in the territory of Judah. The name itself suggests a place of construction or building, reflecting its historical significance as a fortified location. Cultural and Historical Background: Yabneh, identified with the modern city of Yavne in Israel, was an important city in ancient times. It was strategically located near the Mediterranean coast, making it significant for trade and military purposes. During the time of the Maccabees, it was a site of conflict and later became a center of Jewish learning after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD. The Sanhedrin, the Jewish high court, was relocated to Yabneh, marking it as a pivotal location for Jewish religious and cultural life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom banah Definition "he causes to build," a Philistine city NASB Translation Jabneh (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַבְנֶה proper name, of a location (he causeth to build) a Philistine city 2 Chronicles 26:6 ᵐ5L Ἰαβνη (B Ἀβεννηρ) compare Ἰεμναθ ᵐ5L Joshua 15:46 (A Ἰεμναι); = יַבְנְאֵל 1 q. v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jabneh From banah; a building; Jabneh, a place in Palestine -- Jabneh. see HEBREW banah Forms and Transliterations יַבְנֵ֔ה יבנה yaḇ·nêh yaḇnêh yavNehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 26:6 HEB: וְאֵת֙ חוֹמַ֣ת יַבְנֵ֔ה וְאֵ֖ת חוֹמַ֣ת NAS: and the wall of Jabneh and the wall KJV: and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall INT: of Gath and the wall of Jabneh and the wall of Ashdod 1 Occurrence |
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