Strong’s H8397

תֶּבֶל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

tebel

Pronunciation

tay-BAYL

Definition

World, Earth

Meaning

mixture, unnatural bestiality

Usage

The Hebrew word "tebel" is used to denote the inhabited world or the earth in a broader sense. It often emphasizes the world as a place of human habitation and activity, distinct from the heavens or the divine realm. In the biblical context, "tebel" underscores the scope of God's sovereignty and the reach of His creation.

Bible references

Leviticus 18:23;Leviticus 20:12