Strong's Lexicon Obal: Obal Original Word: עוֹבָל Word Origin: Derived from a root that may imply "to be bare" or "to be stripped." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Obal, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, genealogical names in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) are often transliterated directly from Hebrew. Usage: Obal is a personal name found in the genealogies of the Bible. It is used to refer to a descendant of Joktan, who was a son of Eber, making Obal a member of the Semitic lineage. The name is associated with one of the tribes or clans that descended from Joktan. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the genealogies in Genesis, Obal is listed among the sons of Joktan, who were part of the early post-Flood generations. These genealogies are significant as they trace the spread of nations and peoples across the earth. The descendants of Joktan, including Obal, are traditionally understood to have settled in the Arabian Peninsula, contributing to the formation of various tribes and cultures in that region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a son of Joktan, also his desc. NASB Translation Obal (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Obal Of foreign derivation; Obal, a son of Joktan -- Obal. Forms and Transliterations עוֹבָ֥ל עובל ‘ō·w·ḇāl ‘ōwḇāl oValLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:28 HEB: וְאֶת־ עוֹבָ֥ל וְאֶת־ אֲבִֽימָאֵ֖ל NAS: and Obal and Abimael and Sheba KJV: And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba, INT: and Obal and Abimael and Sheba 1 Occurrence |
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