Strong's Lexicon Etsyon Geber: Ezion-Geber Original Word: עֶציֹן גֶּבֶר Word Origin: Derived from עֶצֶה (etsah, meaning "backbone" or "spine") and גֶּבֶר (geber, meaning "man" or "strong") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ezion-Geber, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related Greek terms might include those referring to ports or harbors, such as λιμήν (limen, meaning "harbor"). Usage: Ezion-Geber is a location mentioned in the Bible, often associated with a port or harbor on the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba. The name can be interpreted as "backbone of a man" or "giant's backbone," possibly referring to the rugged terrain or the strength of the location as a trading hub. Cultural and Historical Background: Ezion-Geber was an important port city during the time of the Israelite monarchy. It served as a key location for trade and maritime activities, particularly during the reigns of King Solomon and King Jehoshaphat. The city was strategically located on the Red Sea, facilitating trade with regions such as Ophir and Sheba. Archaeological evidence suggests that Ezion-Geber was a center for copper smelting and trade. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word and geber Definition a city on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba NASB Translation Ezion-geber (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֶצְיוֺן גֶּ֫בֶר proper name, of a location usually Γασιων [Γες] Γαβερ, near Elath at head of Gulf of Akaba 1 Kings 9:26 2Chronicles 8:17, גָּ֑בֶר ׳י 1 Kings 22:49 2Chronicles 20:36; עֶצְיֹן גָּ֑בֶר Deuteronomy 2:8; Numbers 33:35,36 (P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ezion-geber (shorter) {Etsyon Geber, from atseh and geber; backbone-like of a man; Etsjon-Geber, a place on the Red Sea -- Ezion-geber. see HEBREW atseh see HEBREW geber Forms and Transliterations גֶּ֧בֶר גֶּ֨בֶר גָּ֑בֶר גָּֽבֶר׃ גבר גבר׃ gā·ḇer gāḇer Gaver ge·ḇer geḇer GeverLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 33:35 HEB: וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ בְּעֶצְי֥וֹן גָּֽבֶר׃ NAS: and camped at Ezion-geber. KJV: and encamped at Eziongaber. INT: Abronah and camped Ezion-geber Numbers 33:36 Deuteronomy 2:8 1 Kings 9:26 1 Kings 22:48 2 Chronicles 8:17 2 Chronicles 20:36 7 Occurrences |
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