Lexicon Gebal: Gebal Original Word: גְּבָל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gebal The same as Gbal; Gebal, a region in Idumaea -- Gebal. see HEBREW Gbal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as gebul Definition a region S. of the Dead Sea NASB Translation Gebal (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גְּבָל proper name, of a location (= Arabic  , Γεβαληνη) mountainous region south of Dead Sea, ᵑ7 Seir, compare JosAnt, ii. 1, 2; ix. 9, 1; Psalm 83:8 גבָל ועמון ועמלק; — modern Jibâl; Seetzen:ii. 357 BurckhTravels 401 RobBR ii. 154. גבן (probably be curved, contracted, coagulated; Syriac Pa`el 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 Greek equivalent of the city, Byblos, may be referenced in historical and extra-biblical texts. Usage: The term "Gebal" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a geographical location, particularly a city or region known for its inhabitants' expertise in shipbuilding and craftsmanship. Context: Gebal is mentioned in the Old Testament as a significant city in Phoenicia, located near the Mediterranean coast. It is identified with the ancient city of Byblos, which was renowned for its trade and cultural influence in the ancient Near East. The city is noted for its skilled artisans, particularly in the construction of ships, as referenced in Ezekiel 27:9: "The elders of Gebal and its skilled workers were within you, repairing your leaks." This passage highlights Gebal's reputation for craftsmanship and its contribution to the maritime prowess of the region. Additionally, Gebal is mentioned in Psalm 83:7 as part of a coalition of nations opposing Israel: "Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia with the people of Tyre." This indicates its political alliances and involvement in regional conflicts. The historical and archaeological evidence suggests that Gebal was a center of commerce and culture, playing a significant role in the ancient world. Forms and Transliterations גְּבָ֣ל גבל gə·ḇāl gəḇāl geValLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 83:7 HEB: גְּבָ֣ל וְ֭עַמּוֹן וַעֲמָלֵ֑ק NAS: Gebal and Ammon and Amalek, KJV: Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; INT: Gebal and Ammon and Amalek |
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coagulate; Arabic 
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