The meaning of “זְאֵב”
Understanding Zᵉʼêb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as זְאֵב Zeeb. - § Zeeb = "wolf" - Zeeb, a Midianitish prince 1) one of the two princes of Midian mentioned in ...
זְאֵב
the same as זְאֵב Zeeb. - § Zeeb = "wolf" - Zeeb, a Midianitish prince 1) one of the two princes of Midian mentioned in the conquest; brought to bay in a winepress
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 7:25 | “And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side Jordan. ” Word: זְאֵב (Zᵉʼêb) | |
| Judges 8:3 | “God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.” Word: זְאֵב (Zᵉʼêb) | |
| Psalms 83:11 | “Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:” Word: זְאֵב (Zᵉʼêb) |