Strong's Lexicon Gebal: Gebal Original Word: גְּבָל Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּבַל (gabal), meaning "to bound" or "to border." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Gebal in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to a location in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Gebal refers to a region and its people located in ancient Phoenicia. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place known for its skilled craftsmen and builders. The term is used to denote both the geographical area and its inhabitants. Cultural and Historical Background: Gebal, known in Greek as Byblos, was an ancient city located on the coast of modern-day Lebanon. It was a significant center for trade and culture in the ancient Near East, particularly known for its production of papyrus and its skilled artisans. The city was a hub of maritime activity and had strong connections with other Phoenician cities. Its craftsmen were renowned for their expertise in construction and shipbuilding, contributing to the city's wealth and influence. 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 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gebal The same as Gbal; Gebal, a region in Idumaea -- Gebal. see HEBREW Gbal 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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