גְּנֻבַת
ge.nu.vat
Genubath
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word גְּנֻבַת (ge.nu.vat) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. It is transliterated as Genubath, and its short definition is simply "Genubath." This name appears only twice in the Bible, suggesting that it is a unique and specific reference. Given its classification as a proper name, the content and meaning of the word are tied to the individual it represents. Without further context, it is impossible to determine the significance of this name or its relationship to the surrounding narrative. However, its limited occurrence in the Bible may indicate that Genubath is a notable or significant figure in the story. The brevity of the information available for this word limits our understanding of its meaning and usage. However, it is clear that גְּנֻבַת (ge.nu.vat) is a personal name with a specific reference in the biblical text.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
The sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s house among the sons of Pharaoh.
1 Kings 11:20The sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s house among the sons of Pharaoh.