Word Study

The meaning of סַנְבַלַּט

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

H5571
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

סַנְבַלַּט

Phoneticsan-bal-lat'
TransliterationÇanballaṭ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of foreign origin Sanballat. - § Sanballat = "strength" - Sanballat, a Persian satrap of Samaria 1) a Moabite of Horonaim and the opponent of Nehemiah and the returned exiles in their goal of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

10 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 6:2

That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
10x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah10

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'סַנְבַלַּט' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 6:2?