Original Word: עֶבְרֹן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: `Ebron
Pronunciation: ehv-ROHN
Phonetic Spelling: (eb-rone')
Definition: Ebron
Meaning: Ebron

Hebron

From eber; transitional; Ebron, a place in Palestine -- Hebron. Perhaps a clerical error for Abdown.

see HEBREW eber

see HEBREW Abdown

Word Origin
from abar
Definition
a place in Asher
NASB Translation
Ebron (1).

עֶבְרֹן proper name, of a location Joshua 19:38 (ᵐ5 Ελβων, A ᵐ5^L Αχραν); read probably עַבְדֹּן q. v.

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָבַר (abar), meaning "to pass over" or "to cross."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for עֶבְרֹן (Ebron) as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a direct equivalent in the Greek New Testament. However, the Greek term for Hebron, Ἑβρών (Hebron), can be found in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term עֶבְרֹן (Ebron) is used in the context of biblical genealogies and geographical references. It is not frequently mentioned, and its specific identification remains uncertain.

Context: • Ebron is a name found in the genealogical records of the Hebrew Bible. It is mentioned in the context of the descendants of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah. The name is associated with the region of Hebron, a significant city in biblical history known for its connection to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
• The city of Hebron, often linked with Ebron, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and holds a central place in biblical narratives. It served as a major center for the tribe of Judah and was the site where David was anointed king over Judah.
• The etymology of Ebron suggests a meaning related to crossing or transition, which may reflect the historical and geographical significance of the region as a crossroads in ancient Canaan.
• While the exact identification of Ebron as a distinct location or individual remains debated, its mention in genealogical lists underscores its importance in the tribal and familial structures of ancient Israel.

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