The meaning of “נֶגֶב”
Understanding negeb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
south (country, side, -ward). - the south (from its drought) - specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, oc...
נֶגֶב
south (country, side, -ward). - the south (from its drought) - specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine) 1) south-country, Nekeb, south 1a) south-country 1a1) region of southern Judah, boundaries not specific 1b) south
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 13:14 | “And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:” Word: נֶגֶב (negeb) | |
| Deuteronomy 34:3 | “And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, unto Zoar.” Word: נֶגֶב (negeb) | |
| 1 Samuel 30:1 | “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;” Word: נֶגֶב (negeb) | |
| 1 Chronicles 26:15 | “To Obed–edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.” Word: נֶגֶב (negeb) | |
| Isaiah 30:6 | “The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.” Word: נֶגֶב (negeb) |
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