Strong’s H8398

תֵּבֵל

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

tebel

Pronunciation

tay-BAYL

Definition

World, Earth

Meaning

the earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land

Usage

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

Bible references

1 Samuel 2:8;2 Samuel 22:16;1 Chronicles 16:30;Job 18:18;Job 34:13;Job 37:12;Psalm 9:8;Psalm 18:15;Psalm 19:4;Psalm 24:1;Psalm 33:8;Psalm 50:12;Psalm 77:18;Psalm 89:11;Psalm 90:2;Psalm 93:1;Psalm 96:10;Psalm 96:13;Psalm 97:4;Psalm 98:7;Psalm 98:9;Proverbs 8:26;Proverbs 8:31;Isaiah 13:11;Isaiah 14:17