Strong’s H6100

עֶציֹן גֶּבֶר

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

`Etsyown Geber

Pronunciation

et-see-ohn geh'-ber

Definition

Ezion-Geber

Meaning

Etsjon-Geber

Usage

Ezion-Geber is a location mentioned in the Bible, often associated with a port or harbor on the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba. The name can be interpreted as "backbone of a man" or "giant's backbone," possibly referring to the rugged terrain or the strength of the location as a trading hub.

Bible references

Numbers 33:35;Numbers 33:36;Deuteronomy 2:8;1 Kings 9:26;1 Kings 22:48;2 Chronicles 8:17;2 Chronicles 20:36