3430. Yishbo Benob
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Yishbo Benob: Yishbo Benob

Original Word: יִשְׁבִּי בְּנוֹב
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yishbo Benob
Pronunciation: yish-BOH beh-NOHV
Phonetic Spelling: (yish-bo'beh-nobe)
Definition: Yishbo Benob
Meaning: Jishbo-be-Nob

Word Origin: The name is of uncertain origin, but it is a compound of two elements: יִשְׁבִּי (Yishbi) and בְּנוֹב (Benob). The first part, יִשְׁבִּי, may derive from a root meaning "to sit" or "to dwell," while בְּנוֹב could refer to a location or a clan name.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yishbo Benob, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of giants or formidable warriors can be related to Greek terms like Γίγας (Gigas), meaning "giant."

Usage: Yishbo Benob is a Philistine warrior mentioned in the context of battles against Israel. He is noted for his formidable size and strength, being one of the descendants of the giants (Rephaim). His name appears in the narrative as a threat to King David, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines.

Cultural and Historical Background: The Philistines were a significant adversary of Israel during the time of the united monarchy. They were known for their military prowess and advanced weaponry. Giants, or Rephaim, are mentioned in various ancient Near Eastern texts and are often depicted as formidable opponents. The narrative of Yishbo Benob reflects the broader theme of divine deliverance and the protection of God's anointed king, David.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from yashab and Nob
Definition
"his dwelling (is) in Nob," a Philistine
NASB Translation
Ishbi-benob (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
ישׁבו בְנֹב Kt, יִשׁבּי בְנֹב Qr, proper name, masculine a gigantic Philistine 2 Samuel 21:16; but read וַיֵּ˜שְׁבוּ בְנֹב and they dwelt in Gob, and translated to 2 Samuel 21:15 We Dr Bu.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ishbi-benob

From yashab and Nob, with a pronominal suffix and a preposition interposed; his dwelling (is) in Nob; Jishbo-be-Nob, a Philistine -- Ishbi-benob (from the margin).

see HEBREW yashab

see HEBREW Nob

Forms and Transliterations
בְּנֹ֜ב בנב bə·nōḇ beNo bənōḇ
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Samuel 21:16
HEB: (וְיִשְׁבִּ֨י ק) בְּנֹ֜ב אֲשֶׁ֣ר ׀ בִּילִידֵ֣י
NAS: Then Ishbi-benob, who
KJV: And Ishbibenob, which [was] of the sons
INT: Ishbi-benob who the descendants

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3430
1 Occurrence


bə·nōḇ — 1 Occ.
















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