Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נִבְחַז”
Understanding Nibchaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of foreign origin Nibhaz. - § Nibhaz = "the barker" - Nibchaz, a deity of the Avites 1) a deity of the Avites introduced...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נִבְחַז
Phoneticnib-khaz'
TransliterationNibchaz
Grammar Code
N:N-M-T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of foreign origin Nibhaz. - § Nibhaz = "the barker" - Nibchaz, a deity of the Avites 1) a deity of the Avites introduced by them into Samaria in the time of Shalmaneser; idol had the figure of a dog
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 17:31 | “And the Avites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burnt their children in fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.” Word: נִבְחַז (Nibchaz) |