3844. Lebanon

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Lebanon: Lebanon

Original Word: לְבָנוֹן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Lbanown
Pronunciation: leh-vah-NON
Phonetic Spelling: (leb-aw-nohn')
Definition: Lebanon
Meaning: Lebanon

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Lebanon

From lbab; (the) white mountain (from its snow); Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine -- Lebanon.

see HEBREW lbab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from laben
Definition
a wooded mountain range on the N. border of Isr.
NASB Translation
Lebanon (71).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

לְבָנוֺן (Deuteronomy 3:25 הַלְּבָנֹן van d. H.)₇₁

proper name, of a mountain Lebanon (Phoenician לבנן; Assyrian Labnanu, etc., Schr^{COT on 1 Kings 5:13}, Dl^{Par. 103 ff.}; Egyptian Ra-m­n-n WMM^{Asien u.Europa,197ff.}; Arabic compare further Rob^{BR ii, 435ff.}493GASm^Geogr.45ff. Buhl^{Geogr.110 and references}; name probably from whiteness of its cliffs Rob^{BR ii, 493}); — wooded mountain-range on northern border of Israel [usually with article ׳הַלּ (51 t.); without articleלְבָנוֺן, in poetry and late Hosea 14:8; Nahum 1:4; 2 Kings 19:23 = Isaiah 37:24; Ezekiel 31:15,16; Isaiah 14:8; Isaiah 29:17; Isaiah 33:9; Isaiah 40:16; Jeremiah 18:14; Habakkuk 2:17; Zechariah 10:10; Zechariah 11:1; Psalm 29:6; Songs 4:8 (twice in verse); Songs 4:11,15; with ה locative לְבָב֫וֺנָה 1 Kings 5:28a]; perhaps first mentioned in defining a locality, as הַר הַלְּבָנוֺן, Judges 3:3 (E according to GFM; this combination only here), but also in early prophets, then in D, and later; — in defining a locality Joshua 9:1; ׳בִּקְעַת הַלּ Joshua 11:17; Joshua 12:7 (side of Baal Gad); as a marked feature, in describing extent of land Deuteronomy 1:7; Deuteronomy 3:25; Deuteronomy 11:24; Joshua 1:4; Joshua 13:5 (כָּלהַֿל) Joshua 13:6 (all D), 1 Kings 9:19 2Chronicles 8:6; Jeremiah 22:26; Zechariah 10:10; ׳אשׁהַל׳ר Jeremiah 22:6 (figurative of royal house of Judah), as a height Songs 4:8 (twice in verse); ׳מִגְדַּל הַל Cant 7:5 i.e. a tower built on Lebanon; ׳שֶׁלֶג ל Jeremiah 18:14 snow of L.; L. as source of streams Songs 4:15; ׳יֵין ל Hosea 14:8; most often, however, as bearing forests, especially of cedars, ׳אַרְזֵי הַלּ Judges 9:15 (in allegory; perhaps J, according to GFM), Isaiah 2:13; Isaiah 14:8; Psalm 29:5; Psalm 104:16, compare 1 Kings 5:13; 1 Kings 5:20; 1 Kings 5:23; 1 Kings 5:28 (twice in verse); 2Chron 2:7 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 2:15, 2 Kings 14:9 (twice in verse) = 2Chronicles 25:18 (twice in verse) (in allegory), Jeremiah 22:23; Ezekiel 17:3; Ezekiel 27:5; Ezekiel 31:3,15,16; Zechariah 11:1; Ezra 3:7; Psalm 92:13; Songs 3:9; Songs 5:15 (simile of majestic figure); ׳מֶּרַח ל Nahum 1:4; ׳כְּבוֺד הַלּ Isaiah 35:2; Isaiah 60:13; לְכַרְמֶל ׳וְשָׁב ל Isaiah 29:17 ׅ "" (יַעַר ׳יַרְכְּתֵי ל with the same reference Isaiah 37:24 = 2 Kings 19:23; ׳הַלּ = trees of Lebanon Hosea 14:6; Isaiah 10:34; Isaiah 40:16; Psalm 29:6; Psalm 72:16; ׳ל Isaiah 33:9 figurative, as mourning; ׳חֲמַס ל Habakkuk 2:17 i.e. violence done to Lebanon, probably by cutting down its trees; ׳בֵּית יַעַר הַלּ a royal mansion of Solomon, 1 Kings 7:2; and 1 Kings 10:17,21 2Chronicles 9:16,20; ׳ל as home of wild beast 2 Kings 14:9 2Chronicles 25:18 (in allegory); רֵיחַ לְבָנוֺן, of the odour of cedar forests Songs 4:11, compare Hosea 14:7 (in simile; We thinks ׳ל here to be a specific plant).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root לָבַן (lavan), meaning "to be white," likely referring to the snow-capped peaks of the Lebanon mountain range.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3035: Λίβανος (Libanos) • The Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Lebanon," used in the New Testament to refer to the same geographical region.

Usage: The term "Lebanon" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the geographical region north of Israel, famous for its majestic cedar trees and mountain ranges. It is often mentioned in the context of its natural resources and beauty.

Context: Lebanon is a significant geographical and cultural region mentioned frequently in the Hebrew Bible. It is renowned for its towering cedar trees, which were highly prized in the ancient world for construction, including the building of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 5:6). The region is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges forming a natural boundary to the north of Israel. The snow-capped peaks of these mountains are likely the inspiration for the name "Lebanon," derived from the Hebrew root meaning "white."

In biblical literature, Lebanon is often depicted as a place of great natural beauty and abundance. The prophets frequently use Lebanon as a symbol of majesty and strength (Isaiah 35:2; Hosea 14:5-7). The cedars of Lebanon are emblematic of durability and grandeur, often used metaphorically to describe the splendor of God's creation and the might of nations (Psalm 92:12; Ezekiel 31:3).

Lebanon's strategic location and resources made it a region of interest for various empires throughout history, including the Israelites, Egyptians, Assyrians, and Babylonians. Despite its frequent mention in the context of Israel's history, Lebanon maintained a distinct cultural identity, with its own cities and peoples, such as the Phoenicians, who were renowned for their seafaring and trade.

Forms and Transliterations

בַּלְּבָנ֔וֹן בַּלְּבָנ֗וֹן בַּלְּבָנ֣וֹן בַּלְּבָנוֹן֙ בַלְּבָנ֔וֹן בלבנון הַלְּבָנ֑וֹן הַלְּבָנ֔וֹן הַלְּבָנ֖וֹן הַלְּבָנ֗וֹן הַלְּבָנ֜וֹן הַלְּבָנ֞וֹן הַלְּבָנֽוֹן׃ הַלְּבָנוֹן֙ הלבנון הלבנון׃ וְהַלְּבָנ֔וֹן וְהַלְּבָנ֖וֹן וְהַלְּבָנ֜וֹן וְהַלְּבָנ֨וֹן וְהַלְּבָנֽוֹן׃ וּבַלְּבָנ֔וֹן וּלְבָנ֕וֹן וּלְבָנוֹן֙ ובלבנון והלבנון והלבנון׃ ולבנון כַּלְּבָנ֔וֹן כַּלְּבָנ֣וֹן כַּלְּבָנֽוֹן׃ כלבנון כלבנון׃ לְ֝בָנ֗וֹן לְבָנ֑וֹן לְבָנ֔וֹן לְבָנ֖וֹן לְבָנ֗וֹנָה לְבָנ֥וֹן לְבָנֽוֹן׃ לְבָנוֹן֙ לבנון לבנון׃ לבנונה מִלְּבָנ֣וֹן מִלְּבָנוֹן֙ מֵֽהַלְּבָנוֹן֒ מהלבנון מלבנון bal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn ḇal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn balləḇānōwn ḇalləḇānōwn ballevaNon hal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn halləḇānōwn hallevaNon kal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn kalləḇānōwn kallevaNon lə·ḇā·nō·w·nāh lə·ḇā·nō·wn ləḇānōwn ləḇānōwnāh levaNon levaNonah mê·hal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn mêhalləḇānōwn mehallevanOn mil·lə·ḇā·nō·wn milləḇānōwn millevanOn ū·ḇal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn ū·lə·ḇā·nō·wn ūḇalləḇānōwn ūləḇānōwn ulevaNon uvallevaNon vallevaNon vehallevaNon wə·hal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn wəhalləḇānōwn

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 1:7
HEB: אֶ֤רֶץ הַֽכְּנַעֲנִי֙ וְהַלְּבָנ֔וֹן עַד־ הַנָּהָ֥ר
NAS: of the Canaanites, and Lebanon, as far
KJV: of the Canaanites, and unto Lebanon, unto the great
INT: the land of the Canaanites and Lebanon far river

Deuteronomy 3:25
HEB: הַטּ֛וֹב הַזֶּ֖ה וְהַלְּבָנֽוֹן׃
NAS: that good hill country and Lebanon.'
KJV: that goodly mountain, and Lebanon.
INT: good he and Lebanon

Deuteronomy 11:24
HEB: מִן־ הַמִּדְבָּ֨ר וְהַלְּבָנ֜וֹן מִן־ הַנָּהָ֣ר
NAS: will be from the wilderness to Lebanon, [and] from the river,
KJV: shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river,
INT: will be from the wilderness to Lebanon at the river

Joshua 1:4
HEB: מֵהַמִּדְבָּר֩ וְהַלְּבָנ֨וֹן הַזֶּ֜ה וְֽעַד־
NAS: and this Lebanon, even as far
KJV: From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great
INT: the wilderness Lebanon and this far

Joshua 9:1
HEB: אֶל־ מ֖וּל הַלְּבָנ֑וֹן הַֽחִתִּי֙ וְהָ֣אֱמֹרִ֔י
NAS: toward Lebanon, the Hittite
KJV: over against Lebanon, the Hittite,
INT: over against Lebanon the Hittite and the Amorite

Joshua 11:17
HEB: גָּד֙ בְּבִקְעַ֣ת הַלְּבָנ֔וֹן תַּ֖חַת הַר־
NAS: in the valley of Lebanon at the foot
KJV: in the valley of Lebanon under mount
INT: Baal-gad the valley of Lebanon the foot of Mount

Joshua 12:7
HEB: גָּד֙ בְּבִקְעַ֣ת הַלְּבָנ֔וֹן וְעַד־ הָהָ֥ר
NAS: in the valley of Lebanon even as far
KJV: in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount
INT: Baal-gad the valley of Lebanon far Mount

Joshua 13:5
HEB: הַגִּבְלִ֗י וְכָל־ הַלְּבָנוֹן֙ מִזְרַ֣ח הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ
NAS: and all of Lebanon, toward the east,
KJV: of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising,
INT: of the Gebalite and all of Lebanon east side east side

Joshua 13:6
HEB: הָ֠הָר מִֽן־ הַלְּבָנ֞וֹן עַד־ מִשְׂרְפֹ֥ת
NAS: of the hill country from Lebanon as far
KJV: of the hill country from Lebanon unto Misrephothmaim,
INT: of the hill from Lebanon far Misrephoth-maim

Judges 3:3
HEB: יֹשֵׁ֖ב הַ֣ר הַלְּבָנ֑וֹן מֵהַר֙ בַּ֣עַל
NAS: in Mount Lebanon, from Mount
KJV: in mount Lebanon, from mount
INT: lived Mount Lebanon Mount Baal-hermon

Judges 9:15
HEB: אֶת־ אַרְזֵ֥י הַלְּבָנֽוֹן׃
NAS: and consume the cedars of Lebanon.'
KJV: and devour the cedars of Lebanon.
INT: and consume the cedars of Lebanon

1 Kings 4:33
HEB: הָאֶ֙רֶז֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר בַּלְּבָנ֔וֹן וְעַד֙ הָאֵז֔וֹב
NAS: from the cedar that is in Lebanon even to the hyssop
KJV: from the cedar tree that [is] in Lebanon even unto the hyssop
INT: the cedar is in Lebanon even to the hyssop

1 Kings 5:6
HEB: אֲרָזִ֜ים מִן־ הַלְּבָנ֗וֹן וַֽעֲבָדַי֙ יִהְי֣וּ
NAS: for me cedars from Lebanon, and my servants
KJV: me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants
INT: cedars from Lebanon and my servants become

1 Kings 5:9
HEB: יֹרִ֨דוּ מִן־ הַלְּבָנ֜וֹן יָ֗מָּה וַ֠אֲנִי
NAS: will bring [them] down from Lebanon to the sea;
KJV: shall bring [them] down from Lebanon unto the sea:
INT: will bring from Lebanon to the sea and I

1 Kings 5:14
HEB: וַיִּשְׁלָחֵ֣ם לְבָנ֗וֹנָה עֲשֶׂ֨רֶת אֲלָפִ֤ים
NAS: He sent them to Lebanon, 10000 a month
KJV: And he sent them to Lebanon, ten
INT: sent Lebanon ten thousand

1 Kings 5:14
HEB: חֹ֚דֶשׁ יִהְי֣וּ בַלְּבָנ֔וֹן שְׁנַ֥יִם חֳדָשִׁ֖ים
NAS: in relays; they were in Lebanon a month
KJV: a month they were in Lebanon, [and] two
INT: A month were in Lebanon two months

1 Kings 7:2
HEB: בֵּ֣ית ׀ יַ֣עַר הַלְּבָנ֗וֹן מֵאָ֨ה אַמָּ֤ה
NAS: of the forest of Lebanon; its length
KJV: of the forest of Lebanon; the length
INT: the house of the forest of Lebanon thereof an hundred cubits

1 Kings 9:19
HEB: לִבְנ֤וֹת בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ וּבַלְּבָנ֔וֹן וּבְכֹ֖ל אֶ֥רֶץ
NAS: in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all
KJV: in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land
INT: to build Jerusalem Lebanon all the land

1 Kings 10:17
HEB: בֵּ֖ית יַ֥עַר הַלְּבָנֽוֹן׃ פ
NAS: of the forest of Lebanon.
KJV: of the forest of Lebanon.
INT: the house of the forest of Lebanon

1 Kings 10:21
HEB: בֵּֽית־ יַ֥עַר הַלְּבָנ֖וֹן זָהָ֣ב סָג֑וּר
NAS: of the forest of Lebanon [were] of pure
KJV: of the forest of Lebanon [were of] pure
INT: of the house of the forest of Lebanon gold pure

2 Kings 14:9
HEB: הַח֜וֹחַ אֲשֶׁ֣ר בַּלְּבָנ֗וֹן שָׁ֠לַח אֶל־
NAS: which was in Lebanon sent
KJV: The thistle that [was] in Lebanon sent
INT: the thorn which Lebanon sent to

2 Kings 14:9
HEB: הָאֶ֜רֶז אֲשֶׁ֤ר בַּלְּבָנוֹן֙ לֵאמֹ֔ר תְּנָֽה־
NAS: which was in Lebanon, saying,
KJV: to the cedar that [was] in Lebanon, saying,
INT: the cedar which Lebanon saying Give

2 Kings 14:9
HEB: הַשָּׂדֶה֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר בַּלְּבָנ֔וֹן וַתִּרְמֹ֖ס אֶת־
NAS: beast that was in Lebanon, and trampled
KJV: beast that [was] in Lebanon, and trode down
INT: A wild which Lebanon and trampled bush

2 Kings 19:23
HEB: הָרִ֖ים יַרְכְּתֵ֣י לְבָנ֑וֹן וְאֶכְרֹ֞ת קוֹמַ֤ת
NAS: To the remotest parts of Lebanon; And I cut down
KJV: to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down
INT: of the mountains to the remotest of Lebanon cut tall

2 Chronicles 2:8
HEB: בְּרוֹשִׁ֣ים וְאַלְגּוּמִּים֮ מֵֽהַלְּבָנוֹן֒ כִּ֚י אֲנִ֣י
NAS: timber from Lebanon, for I know
KJV: and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know
INT: cypress and algum Lebanon for I

71 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3844
71 Occurrences

bal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 10 Occ.
hal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 25 Occ.
kal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 4 Occ.
lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 17 Occ.
lə·ḇā·nō·w·nāh — 1 Occ.
mê·hal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 1 Occ.
mil·lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 3 Occ.
ū·lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 2 Occ.
ū·ḇal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 2 Occ.
ḇal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 1 Occ.
wə·hal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn — 5 Occ.