נֶגֶב
The south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
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What does נֶגֶב (negeb) mean in the Bible?
נֶגֶב (negeb) is a Hebrew word meaning "the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)". the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine) BDB: south-country Usage: south (country, side, -ward).
Meaning
Directional term rooted in aridity; specifically Judah's southern desert region, occasionally Egypt when viewed from Palestinian perspective.
the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine) BDB: south-country Usage: south (country, side, -ward).
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.