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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...

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
19x
Most Frequent Book
1 Kings
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