Strong’s H3837

לָבָן

Part of speech

proper name, masculine; proper name, of a location

Transliteration

Laban

Pronunciation

lah-VAHN

Definition

Laban

Meaning

Laban

Usage

Laban is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, primarily known as the brother of Rebekah, the father of Leah and Rachel, and the uncle and father-in-law of Jacob. The name "Laban" is associated with the color white, which may symbolize purity or deceit, reflecting his complex character in biblical narratives.

Bible references

Genesis 24:29;Genesis 24:29;Genesis 24:50;Genesis 25:20;Genesis 27:43;Genesis 28:2;Genesis 28:5;Genesis 29:5;Genesis 29:10;Genesis 29:10;Genesis 29:10;Genesis 29:13;Genesis 29:13;Genesis 29:14;Genesis 29:15;Genesis 29:16;Genesis 29:19;Genesis 29:21;Genesis 29:22;Genesis 29:24;Genesis 29:25;Genesis 29:26;Genesis 29:29;Genesis 30:25;Genesis 30:27