Word Study
The meaning of “עֵיבָל”
Understanding ʻÊybâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H5858
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֵיבָל
Phoneticay-bawl'
TransliterationʻÊybâl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ebal. - § Ebal = "stone" or "bare mountain" - Ebal, a mountain of Palestine n pr m 1) a son of Shobal n pr loc 2) mountain of cursing, north of Shechem and opposite Mount Gerizim
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
8x
Most Frequent Book
Deuteronomy
Book Distribution
Genesis1
Deuteronomy3
Joshua2
1 Chronicles2
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עֵיבָל' deepen your understanding of Genesis 36:23?