1380. Gebal

Lexicon

Gebal: Gebal

Original Word: גְּבַל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Gbal
Pronunciation: gheh-BAHL
Phonetic Spelling: (gheb-al')
Definition: Gebal
Meaning: Gebal

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Gebal

From gabal (in the sense of a chain of hills); a mountain; Gebal, a place in Phoenicia -- Gebal.

see HEBREW gabal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as gebul
Definition
a city in Phoenicia
NASB Translation
Gebal (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

גְּבַל proper name, of a location maritime city on the Phoenician coast Ezekiel 27:9; (Phoenician גבל = Byblus (Sm Di Joshua 13:5); in Assyrian Gubli COT^Gloss); modern Jebeil Bd^{Pal 358}; see also Furrer^{ZPV viii.20}

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root גבל (gabal), meaning "to bound" or "to border."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Gebal, as it is a proper noun specific to a geographical location in the Hebrew Bible. However, the cultural and historical context of Gebal may be indirectly related to Greek terms associated with Phoenician trade and craftsmanship.

Usage: The term "Gebal" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a specific geographical location, particularly in relation to its inhabitants and their activities. It appears in the context of alliances and craftsmanship.

Context: Gebal is mentioned in the Old Testament as a region or city known for its skilled artisans, particularly in the construction and repair of ships. The city of Gebal, identified with the ancient city of Byblos, was located in what is now modern-day Lebanon. It was a significant center of trade and culture in the ancient Near East, renowned for its contributions to the development of the Phoenician alphabet and its role in maritime commerce.

In the Bible, Gebal is referenced in Psalm 83:7, where it is listed among the nations conspiring against Israel: "Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia with the people of Tyre." This passage highlights Gebal's involvement in regional alliances and conflicts. Additionally, in Ezekiel 27:9, the "elders of Gebal" are mentioned as skilled shipbuilders, contributing to the construction of Tyre's fleet: "The elders of Gebal and their skilled workers were within you, repairing your leaks."

The historical and archaeological significance of Gebal/Byblos is well-documented, with its influence extending throughout the Mediterranean region. Its craftsmen were highly regarded, and the city played a crucial role in the dissemination of writing and literacy through the spread of the Phoenician alphabet.

Forms and Transliterations

גְבַ֤ל גבל ḡə·ḇal ḡəḇal geVal

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 27:9
HEB: זִקְנֵ֨י גְבַ֤ל וַחֲכָמֶ֙יהָ֙ הָ֣יוּ
NAS: The elders of Gebal and her wise men
KJV: The ancients of Gebal and the wise
INT: the elders of Gebal wise become

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1380
1 Occurrence

ḡə·ḇal — 1 Occ.