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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

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