25. Abi Gibon
Strong's Lexicon
Abi Gibon: Father of Gibeon

Original Word: אֲבִי גִבְעוֹן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Abiy Gib`own
Pronunciation: ah-vee ghee-BOHN
Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ee' ghib-one')
Definition: Father of Gibeon
Meaning: Abi-Gibon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words "אָב" (av, meaning "father") and "גִּבְעוֹן" (Gibon, meaning "Gibeon")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Abi Gibon" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, related Greek terms might include those referring to "father" (πατήρ, patēr) or "city" (πόλις, polis) in the context of biblical genealogies and locations.

Usage: The term "Abi Gibon" refers to a person identified as the father of Gibeon, a significant city in ancient Israel. This name is used to denote a patriarchal figure associated with the city, emphasizing the familial and tribal connections prevalent in the biblical narrative.

Cultural and Historical Background: Gibeon was a prominent city in the ancient Near East, located in the territory of Benjamin. It played a significant role in Israel's history, particularly during the conquest of Canaan. The Gibeonites famously deceived Joshua into making a peace treaty with them (Joshua 9). The city's strategic location and its association with the tribe of Benjamin made it an important site in Israel's history. The mention of "Abi Gibon" highlights the patriarchal lineage and the importance of familial ties in the biblical context.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from ab and Gibon, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
father of Gibeon

From 'ab and Gib'own; father (i.e. Founder) of Gibon; Abi-Gibon, perhaps an Israelite -- father of Gibeon.

see HEBREW 'ab

see HEBREW Gib'own

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