Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אִיזֶבֶל”
Understanding ʼÎyzebel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Jezebel. - § Jezebel = "Baal exalts" or "Baal is husband to" or "unchaste" - Izebel, the wife of king Ahab 1) queen of I...
H348
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אִיזֶבֶל
Phoneticee-zeh'-bel
TransliterationʼÎyzebel
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jezebel. - § Jezebel = "Baal exalts" or "Baal is husband to" or "unchaste" - Izebel, the wife of king Ahab 1) queen of Israel, wife of Ahab, daughter of Ethbaal
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
19 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 21:5 | “But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?” Word: אִיזֶבֶל (ʼÎyzebel) | |
| 2 Kings 9:30 | “And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.” Word: אִיזֶבֶל (ʼÎyzebel) |
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