Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “תֶּבֶל”
Understanding tebel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently from בָּלַל confusion. - mixture, i.e. unnatural bestiality 1) confusion (violation of nature or divine order...
H8397
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
תֶּבֶל
Phoneticteh'-bel
Transliterationtebel
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently from בָּלַל confusion. - mixture, i.e. unnatural bestiality 1) confusion (violation of nature or divine order) 1a) perversion (in sexual sin)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 18:23 | “Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion.” Word: תֶּבֶל (tebel) | |
| Leviticus 20:12 | “And if a man lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood shall be upon them.” Word: תֶּבֶל (tebel) |
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