3840. libnah
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libnah: Libnah

Original Word: לִבְנָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: libnah
Pronunciation: lib-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (lib-naw')
Definition: Libnah
Meaning: whiteness, transparency

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
paved

From laban; properly, whiteness, i.e. (by implication) transparency -- paved.

see HEBREW laban

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as lebenah, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root לָבַן (lavan), meaning "to be white" or "to make white."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew term לִבְנָה (Libnah) in the Strong's Concordance. However, concepts of whiteness or purity in the New Testament might be related to Greek words such as λευκός (leukos, Strong's Greek 3022), meaning "white" or "bright."

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term לִבְנָה (Libnah) as it appears in the Hebrew Bible, highlighting its geographical, historical, and symbolic significance.

Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, לִבְנָה (Libnah) is used to refer to a city in the territory of Judah. It is also associated with the concept of whiteness or transparency, likely due to the color of the stones or the landscape in the area.

Context: Libnah as a City: Libnah is mentioned as a city in the Shephelah region of Judah. It is one of the cities that revolted against King Jehoram of Judah (2 Kings 8:22; 2 Chronicles 21:10). The city is also listed among the Levitical cities given to the descendants of Aaron (Joshua 21:13). During the reign of King Hezekiah, Libnah was one of the cities that withstood the Assyrian siege led by Sennacherib (2 Kings 19:8; Isaiah 37:8).
Symbolic Meaning: The name "Libnah" may symbolize purity or clarity, reflecting the physical characteristics of the area or the spiritual aspirations of its inhabitants. The association with whiteness could also imply a sense of purity or holiness, which is a recurring theme in biblical literature.

Forms and Transliterations
לִבְנַ֣ת לבנת liḇ·naṯ liḇnaṯ livNat
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Englishman's Concordance
Exodus 24:10
HEB: רַגְלָ֗יו כְּמַעֲשֵׂה֙ לִבְנַ֣ת הַסַּפִּ֔יר וּכְעֶ֥צֶם
KJV: and [there was] under his feet as it were a paved work
INT: his feet work paved of sapphire itself

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Strong's Hebrew 3840
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liḇ·naṯ — 1 Occ.















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