לִבְנֶה
liv.neh
poplar
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word לִבְנֶה (liv.neh) corresponds to Strong's number H3839 and means "poplar." This tree is commonly found in various regions, including Israel. Its use in the Bible is limited to just two occurrences, indicating a relatively minor significance in the context of biblical stories or language. Given its translation as "poplar," this word likely refers to a specific type of tree whose characteristics were recognizable to the ancient Hebrew audience. The range of usage for this word is restricted to descriptions of nature, possibly emphasizing the diversity of Israel's flora. The minimal occurrence of this word in the Bible suggests that it serves primarily to add detail to the landscape, painting a picture of the world the ancient Hebrews lived in. The significance of this word lies in its ability to evoke a sense of environment and geography, rather than conveying a deep theological meaning or abstract concept.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
They sacrifice on the tops of the mountains, and burn incense on the hills, under oaks and poplars and terebinths, because its shade is good. Therefore your daughters play the prostitute, and your brides commit adultery.
Genesis 30:37Jacob took to himself rods of fresh poplar, almond, and plane tree, peeled white streaks in them, and made the white appear which was in the rods.