נְבָיוֹת
ne.va.vot
Nebaioth
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "נְבָיוֹת" (ne.va.vot) refers specifically to a person named Nebaioth. Its definition and usage are strictly limited to designating an individual, and it appears throughout the Bible a total of 5 times. The consistent presence of this name as a proper noun implies its significance is tied to its bearer, rather than conveying any abstract idea or concept. Therefore, understanding Nebaioth's character and actions is key to grasping the word's meaning and relevance. As a proper noun with a limited number of occurrences, the range of usage for "נְבָיוֹת" is narrowly focused. Further analysis would require considering the context in which Nebaioth appears, but as a name, its significance lies in who the person is, rather than a broader thematic or semantic connection.
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Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered together to you. The rams of Nebaioth will serve you. They will be accepted as offerings on my altar; and I will beautify my glorious house.
Genesis 25:13These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to the order of their birth: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
Genesis 28:9Esau went to Ishmael, and took, in addition to the wives that he had, Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, the sister of Nebaioth, to be his wife.
Genesis 36:3and Basemath, Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebaioth.
1 Chronicles 1:29These are their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,