The meaning of “רִבְלָה”
Understanding Riblâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Riblah. - § Riblah = "fertility" - Riblah, a place in Syria 1) a place on the eastern boundary of Israel 2) a town in th...
רִבְלָה
Riblah. - § Riblah = "fertility" - Riblah, a place in Syria 1) a place on the eastern boundary of Israel 2) a town in the land of Hamath on the great road between Babylon and Palestine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 34:11 | “And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward:” Word: רִבְלָה (Riblâh) | |
| 2 Kings 25:20 | “And Nebuzar–adan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:” Word: רִבְלָה (Riblâh) | |
| Jeremiah 52:10 | “And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.” Word: רִבְלָה (Riblâh) |