Strong’s H5858
עֵיבָל
Part of speech
Proper Name
Transliteration
`Eybal
Pronunciation
ay-BAHL
Definition
Ebal
Meaning
Ebal
Usage
Ebal is primarily known as the name of a mountain in the central region of ancient Israel, near Shechem. It is one of the two mountains mentioned in the Bible where the Israelites were instructed to pronounce blessings and curses upon entering the Promised Land. Mount Ebal is associated with the curses, while Mount Gerizim is associated with the blessings.
Bible references
Genesis 36:23;Deuteronomy 11:29;Deuteronomy 27:4;Deuteronomy 27:13;Joshua 8:30;Joshua 8:33;1 Chronicles 1:22;1 Chronicles 1:40