Strong's Lexicon Medeba: Medeba Original Word: מֵידְבָא Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to gently flow down" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Medeba in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: Medeba is a city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, located on the plateau of Moab. It is often associated with the territory of Reuben and is noted for its strategic and fertile location. The name Medeba may imply a place of gently flowing waters, suggesting a region of abundance and sustenance. Cultural and Historical Background: Medeba was an ancient city situated east of the Jordan River, in the region historically known as Moab. It was a significant city during biblical times, often caught in the territorial struggles between the Israelites and the Moabites. The city is mentioned in various ancient records, including the Mesha Stele, which provides insight into the Moabite perspective of the region's history. Medeba's location on the King's Highway made it a vital trade and military route, contributing to its historical importance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a city in Moab NASB Translation Medeba (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֵידְבָא proper name, of a location city in Moab (MI8 מהדבה) — Numbers 21:30; Isaiah 15:2; Joshua 13:9,16 assigned to Reuben (ᵐ5 Δαιδαβαν, Μαιδαβα ᵐ5L Μεδαβα); 1 Chronicles 19:7 meeting-place of Ammonites (ᵐ5 Μαιθαβα, A ᵐ5L Μηδαβα). מֵידָד see II. ידד. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Medeba From mayim and dobe'; water of quiet; Medeba, a place in Palestine -- Medeba. see HEBREW mayim see HEBREW dobe' Forms and Transliterations מֵֽידְבָֽא׃ מֵֽידְבָא֙ מֵידְבָ֑א מֵידְבָ֖א מֵידְבָֽא׃ מידבא מידבא׃ mê·ḏə·ḇā mêḏəḇā MeideVa meidVaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 21:30 HEB: אֲשֶׁ֖רׅ עַד־ מֵֽידְבָֽא׃ NAS: to Nophah, Which [reaches] to Medeba. KJV: even unto Nophah, which [reacheth] unto Medeba. INT: Which even Medeba Joshua 13:9 Joshua 13:16 1 Chronicles 19:7 Isaiah 15:2 5 Occurrences |
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