◄ 4610. Maaleh Aqrabbim ►
Strong's Lexicon Maaleh Aqrabbim: Ascent of Akrabbim; Scorpion Pass Original Word: מַעֲלֵה עַקְרַבִּים Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: Ma`aleh `Aqrabbiym Pronunciation: mah-ah-LAY ah-krah-BEEM Phonetic Spelling: (mah-al-ay' ak-rab-beem') Definition: Steep of Scorpions Meaning: "Steep of Scorpions" or "Ascent of Scorpions." This term refers to a specific geographical location known for its steep and difficult terrain, possibly infested with scorpions. Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words מַעֲלֶה (ma'aleh), meaning "ascent" or "steep," and עַקְרַבִּים (aqrabbim), meaning "scorpions." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for Ma'aleh Aqrabbim, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun referring to a geographical location unique to the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term is used in the context of describing a boundary or a specific location within the biblical narrative. It is mentioned in the context of the territorial boundaries of the tribes of Israel. Context: Ma'aleh Aqrabbim, translated as "Steep of Scorpions," is a notable geographical feature mentioned in the Old Testament. It is referenced in the delineation of the southern boundary of the Promised Land. The location is described as a steep ascent, likely characterized by its rugged terrain and the presence of scorpions, which were common in the region. This ascent is mentioned in the Book of Numbers and the Book of Joshua as part of the southern border of the land allocated to the tribes of Israel. In Numbers 34:4 (BSB), the boundary is described: "Your border will turn from the Negev to the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and end at Kadesh-barnea." Similarly, in Joshua 15:3 (BSB), it is mentioned as part of the boundary of the tribe of Judah: "Then it proceeded southward to the Ascent of Akrabbim, passed on to Zin, and went up to the south of Kadesh-barnea." The location of Ma'aleh Aqrabbim is traditionally identified with a pass in the southern part of modern-day Israel, near the Negev desert. Its strategic importance lay in its position as a natural barrier and a point of transition between different regions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from maaleh and aqrab Definition "ascent of scorpions," a place on the S. border of Isr. NASB Translation ascent of Akrabbim (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maaleh-accrabim, the ascent going up of Akrabbim From ma'aleh and (the plural of) aqrab; Steep of Scorpions, a place in the Desert -- Maaleh- accrabim, the ascent (going up) of Akrabbim. see HEBREW ma'aleh see HEBREW aqrab Forms and Transliterations עַקְרַבִּ֑ים עַקְרַבִּים֙ עקרבים ‘aq·rab·bîm ‘aqrabbîm akrabBim Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Numbers 34:4 HEB: מִנֶּ֜גֶב לְמַעֲלֵ֤ה עַקְרַבִּים֙ וְעָ֣בַר צִ֔נָה NAS: [direction] from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim and continue KJV: to the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass on INT: your border the south to the ascent and continue to Zin Joshua 15:3 HEB: מִנֶּ֜גֶב לְמַעֲלֵ֤ה עַקְרַבִּים֙ וְעָ֣בַר צִ֔נָה NAS: southward to the ascent of Akrabbim and continued KJV: to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed INT: about southward to the ascent and continued to Zin Judges 1:36 HEB: הָאֱמֹרִ֔י מִֽמַּעֲלֵ֖ה עַקְרַבִּ֑ים מֵהַסֶּ֖לַע וָמָֽעְלָה׃ NAS: of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela KJV: [was] from the going up to Akrabbim, from the rock, INT: the border of the Amorites the ascent the rock and upward 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4610 3 Occurrences ‘aq·rab·bîm — 3 Occ.