The meaning of “נָבוֹת”

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

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

נָבוֹת

Phoneticnaw-both'

TransliterationNâbôwth

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

feminine plural from the same as נֹב; fruits Naboth. - § Naboth = "fruits" - Naboth, an Israelite 1) the vineyard owner of Jezreel who Ahab and Jezebel had killed so that they could have his vineyard

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

18 total references

Reference	Text
1 Kings 21:9	“And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:”
2 Kings 9:25	“Then said Jehu to Bidkar his captain, Take up, and cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite: for remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father, the Lord laid this burden upon him;”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

18x

Most Frequent Book

1 Kings

Book Distribution

1 Kings15

2 Kings3

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'נָבוֹת' deepen your understanding of 1 Kings 21:9?

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