8397. tebel

Lexicon

tebel: World, Earth

Original Word: תֶּבֶל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tebel
Pronunciation: tay-BAYL
Phonetic Spelling: (teh'-bel)
Definition: World, Earth
Meaning: mixture, unnatural bestiality

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Tabor

Apparently from balal; mixture, i.e. Unnatural bestiality -- confusion.

see HEBREW balal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
appar. from balal
Definition
confusion
NASB Translation
incest (1), perversion (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

תֶּ֫בֶל noun [masculine] confusion, violation of nature, or the divine order — Leviticus 18:23; Leviticus 20:12 (H) compare Di on Leviticus 18:15.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word יָבַל (yabal), which means "to flow" or "to bring."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1093 (γῆ, gē): While not a direct equivalent in meaning, G1093 refers to "earth" or "land" in Greek. The connection lies in the broader biblical theme of order and creation, where the earth is seen as part of God's orderly creation, contrasting with the disorder represented by "tebel."

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term "tebel" within its biblical and theological context, highlighting its significance in the moral and legal framework of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The word "tebel" appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that describe prohibited sexual practices, emphasizing the unnatural and confused nature of such acts.

Context: • Biblical Context: The term "tebel" is used in Leviticus 18:23 and Leviticus 20:12, where it describes acts that are considered abominable and contrary to the natural order established by God. These passages are part of the Holiness Code, which outlines various laws intended to set the Israelites apart from other nations by adhering to a standard of moral and ritual purity.
• Theological Significance: In the biblical worldview, "tebel" represents a violation of the divine order. The laws against such practices are seen as protective measures to maintain the sanctity and purity of the community. The use of "tebel" underscores the severity of these transgressions, categorizing them as not merely sinful but as a profound disruption of the created order.
• Cultural and Historical Context: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the Israelites were surrounded by cultures with different moral and religious practices. The prohibitions against "tebel" served to distinguish the Israelites from their neighbors and to reinforce their identity as a people set apart for God.

Forms and Transliterations

תֶּ֥בֶל תבל te·ḇel teḇel Tevel

Englishman's Concordance

Leviticus 18:23
HEB: בְהֵמָ֛ה לְרִבְעָ֖הּ תֶּ֥בֶל הֽוּא׃
NAS: to mate with it; it is a perversion.
KJV: to lie down thereto: it [is] confusion.
INT: an animal to mate perversion he

Leviticus 20:12
HEB: יוּמְת֖וּ שְׁנֵיהֶ֑ם תֶּ֥בֶל עָשׂ֖וּ דְּמֵיהֶ֥ם
NAS: they have committed incest, their bloodguiltiness
KJV: they have wrought confusion; their blood
INT: be put both incest have committed their bloodguiltiness

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8397
2 Occurrences

te·ḇel — 2 Occ.