Strong’s H1688

דְּבִיר

Part of speech

proper name, masculine; proper name, of a location a.

Transliteration

Dbiyr

Pronunciation

deh-BEER

Definition

Debir

Meaning

Debir

Usage

Debir is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a Canaanite city conquered by Joshua and the Israelites. It is also known as Kirjath-sepher, meaning "City of Books" or "City of Writing," and Kirjath-sannah. The name Debir may imply a place of communication or oracle, possibly indicating its historical or cultural significance as a center of learning or religious activity.

Bible references

Joshua 10:3;Joshua 10:38;Joshua 10:39;Joshua 11:21;Joshua 12:13;Joshua 13:26;Joshua 15:7;Joshua 15:15;Joshua 15:15;Joshua 15:49;Joshua 21:15;Judges 1:11;Judges 1:11;1 Chronicles 6:58