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The meaning of Ἰεζαβήλ

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Definition

of Hebrew origin (אִיזֶבֶל) Jezabel. - Jezabel (i.e. Jezebel), a Tyrian woman (used as a synonym of a termagant or false...

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Strong's Concordance

Ἰεζαβήλ

Phoneticee-ed-zab-ale'
TransliterationIezabḗl
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (אִיזֶבֶל) Jezabel. - Jezabel (i.e. Jezebel), a Tyrian woman (used as a synonym of a termagant or false teacher)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 2:20

Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

Word: Ἰεζαβήλ (Iezabḗl)

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Revelation
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