Word Study

The meaning of עוֹבָל

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

H5745
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

עוֹבָל

Phonetico-bawl'
TransliterationʻÔwbâl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of foreign derivation Obal. - § Obal = "stripped bare" - Obal, a son of Joktan 1) a son of Joktan and the founder of an Arab tribe

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 10:28

And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עוֹבָל' deepen your understanding of Genesis 10:28?