Strong's Lexicon Ashbel: Ashbel Original Word: אַשְׁבֵּל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be a man Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Ashbel, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, the Greek Septuagint may transliterate the name in genealogical lists. Usage: Ashbel is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to one of the sons of Benjamin. The name is often interpreted to mean "a man of Baal" or "fire of Bel," though the exact meaning is uncertain. Ashbel is listed among the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Hebrew Bible, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of the individual. Ashbel, as a son of Benjamin, would have been part of the tribe that played a significant role in the history of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin was known for its warriors and had a tumultuous history, including the near destruction of the tribe in the events recorded in the Book of Judges. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition the second son of Benjamin NASB Translation Ashbel (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַשְׁבֵּל proper name, masculine (= אַשְׁבְּאֵל ? so Thes; more likely אֶשְׁבַּעַל) 2nd son of Benjamin Genesis 46:21 (ᵐ5 Ἀσβηλ) Numbers 26:38 (ᵐ5 Ἀσυβηρ) 1 Chronicles 8:1 (ᵐ5 B Σαβα, A & ᵐ5L Ἀσβηλ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ashbel Probably from the same as shebel; flowing; Ashbel, an Israelite -- Ashbel. see HEBREW shebel Forms and Transliterations אַשְׁבֵּל֙ אשבל וְאַשְׁבֵּ֔ל ואשבל לְאַשְׁבֵּ֕ל לאשבל ’aš·bêl ’ašbêl ashBel lə’ašbêl lə·’aš·bêl leashBel veashBel wə’ašbêl wə·’aš·bêlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:21 HEB: בֶּ֤לַע וָבֶ֙כֶר֙ וְאַשְׁבֵּ֔ל גֵּרָ֥א וְנַעֲמָ֖ן NAS: and Becher and Ashbel, Gera KJV: and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, INT: Bela and Becher and Ashbel Gera and Naaman Numbers 26:38 1 Chronicles 8:1 3 Occurrences |
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