Strong’s H4057

מִדְבָּר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

midbar

Pronunciation

mid-BAHR

Definition

Wilderness, desert

Meaning

a pasture, a desert, speech

Usage

The term "midbar" primarily refers to a wilderness or desert region. It is often used in the Hebrew Bible to describe uninhabited, barren, and desolate areas. These regions are typically characterized by sparse vegetation and are often associated with solitude and testing. The "midbar" is not just a physical location but also a place of spiritual significance, where individuals encounter God and undergo transformation.

Bible references

Genesis 14:6;Genesis 16:7;Genesis 21:14;Genesis 21:20;Genesis 21:21;Genesis 36:24;Genesis 37:22;Exodus 3:1;Exodus 3:18;Exodus 4:27;Exodus 5:1;Exodus 5:3;Exodus 7:16;Exodus 8:27;Exodus 8:28;Exodus 13:18;Exodus 13:20;Exodus 14:3;Exodus 14:11;Exodus 14:12;Exodus 15:22;Exodus 15:22;Exodus 16:1;Exodus 16:2;Exodus 16:3