The meaning of “זֶבַח”

Understanding Zebach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

זֶבַח

Phoneticzeh'-bakh

TransliterationZebach

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as זֶבַח; sacrifice Zebah. - § Zebah = "deprived of protection" - Zebach, a Midianitish prince 1) one of the two kings of Midian who commanded the great invasion of Palestine and finally were defeated by Gideon

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references

Reference	Text
Judges 8:12	“And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.”
Psalms 83:11	“Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:”

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Judges

Book Distribution

Judges8

Psalms1

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