Berean Strong's Lexicon Nibchaz: Nibchaz Original Word: נִבְחַז Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Nibchaz, as it is a specific proper noun referring to a deity not mentioned in the Greek New Testament. Usage: Nibchaz is identified as a deity worshiped by the Avvites, a people group mentioned in the Old Testament. The name appears in the context of idolatrous practices introduced into Israel by foreign settlers. Cultural and Historical Background: Nibchaz is mentioned in the context of the Assyrian resettlement policy. After the Assyrians conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel, they deported many Israelites and brought in people from other regions, including the Avvites, to inhabit Samaria. These new settlers brought their own gods and religious practices, which were often syncretized with local traditions. Nibchaz, along with other deities, represents the religious pluralism and idolatry that were prevalent in the region during this period. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a god of the Avvites NASB Translation Nibhaz (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נִבְחַז proper name, of a divinity god of men of Avva, 2 Kings 17:31; name otherwise unknown, compare SchCOT on the passage; ᵐ5B τὴν Ἐβλαζερ, ᵐ5L Ἐβλαιεζερ, A Ἀβααζερ καὶ τὴν Ναιβας; Thes compare Mandean denominative = נבאז (Manuscript Nasar. Norberg.) Manuscripts give variant נבחן compare Baeron the passage FrensdorffMas. Magna i. 306. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nibhaz Of foreign origin; Nibchaz, a deity of the Avites -- Nibhaz. Forms and Transliterations נִבְחַ֖ז נבחז niḇ·ḥaz niḇḥaz nivChazLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 17:31 HEB: וְהָעַוִּ֛ים עָשׂ֥וּ נִבְחַ֖ז וְאֶת־ תַּרְתָּ֑ק NAS: made Nibhaz and Tartak; KJV: made Nibhaz and Tartak, INT: and the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak and the Sepharvites 1 Occurrence |