Word Study
The meaning of “שׁוֹבָל”
Understanding Shôwbâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H7732
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שׁוֹבָל
Phoneticsho-bawl'
TransliterationShôwbâl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Shobal. - § Shobal = "flowing" - Shobal, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites 1) the 2nd son of Seir the Horite (Edom) and one of the dukes of the Horites 2) son of Caleb, grandson of Hur, and founder of Kirjath-jearim 3) a Judaite, son of Hur and a descendant of Caleb 3a) possibly the same as 2
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
Genesis3
1 Chronicles6
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שׁוֹבָל' deepen your understanding of Genesis 36:23?