Strong's Lexicon Lubim: Lubim Original Word: לוּבִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root related to the region of Libya in North Africa. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Lubim" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific ethnic group mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term "Lubim" refers to a people group associated with the region of Libya. In the Bible, they are often mentioned as allies or mercenaries in military contexts, particularly in relation to Egypt and other North African territories. Cultural and Historical Background: The Lubim were likely a North African people, possibly related to the ancient Libyans. They were known for their skills in warfare and were often employed as mercenaries by neighboring nations. The Lubim, along with other groups like the Cushites and Sukkiim, were part of the diverse ethnic landscape of the ancient Near East and North Africa, contributing to the military and political dynamics of the region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition inhab. of N. Africa NASB Translation Libya (1), Libyans (1), Lubim (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לוּב], לוּבִים, לֻבִֿים name, of a people, plural Lybians, in North Africa, west of Egypt; — Nahum 3:9 ( + מּוּט), 2 Chronicles 12:3 (ᵐ5 Λιβυες; + מִצְרַיִם, סֻכִּיִּים, כּוּשִׁים), 2 Chronicles 16:8 ᵐ5 Λιβυες; (+ כּוּוִים); לֻבִֿים Daniel 11:43 (see Baer; with מִצְרַיִם, כֻּשִֿׁים), Theod. Λιβυων; probably = לְהָבִים (q. v.) Genesis 10:13 = 1 Chronicles 1:11 A ᵐ5L Λαβιειμ; read לוּבים perhaps also Jeremiah 46:9 (for HCT לוּדִים, compare StaJavan 5f.), ᵐ5 Λυδοι (מּוּט ib. = Λιβυες); ᵐ5 Sm Co StaJavan 6 Berthol read לוּב Ezekiel 30:5 (for HCT כּוּב, q. v.) See WMMAs.Eur.115. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance A dry region; apparently a Libyan or inhabitant of interior AfricaOr Lubbiy (Dan. 11:43) {loob-bee'}; partrial from a name probably derived from an unused root meaning to thirst, i.e. A dry region; apparently a Libyan or inhabitant of interior Africa (only in plural): Forms and Transliterations וְהַלּוּבִ֗ים וְלֻבִ֥ים וְלוּבִ֔ים והלובים ולבים ולובים לוּבִ֥ים לובים lū·ḇîm lūḇîm luVim vehalluVim veluVim wə·hal·lū·ḇîm wə·lu·ḇîm wə·lū·ḇîm wəhallūḇîm wəluḇîm wəlūḇîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 12:3 HEB: עִמּוֹ֙ מִמִּצְרַ֔יִם לוּבִ֥ים סֻכִּיִּ֖ים וְכוּשִֽׁים׃ NAS: number: the Lubim, the Sukkiim KJV: with him out of Egypt; the Lubims, the Sukkiims, INT: from Egypt the Lubim the Sukkiim and the Ethiopians 2 Chronicles 16:8 Daniel 11:43 Nahum 3:9 4 Occurrences |