Word Study
The meaning of “שֶׁמְאֵבֶר”
Understanding Shemʼêber reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H8038
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֶׁמְאֵבֶר
Phoneticshem-ay'-ber
TransliterationShemʼêber
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently from שֵׁם and אֵבֶר; name of pinion, i.e. illustrious Shemeber. - § Shemeber = "lofty flight" - Shemeber, a king of Zeboim 1) king of Zeboim and an ally of the king of Sodom
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שֶׁמְאֵבֶר' deepen your understanding of Genesis 14:2?