Names of Places: E to G

E

76 names.

East קֶ֫דֶם1 placeLand or region.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eastקֶ֫דֶם

Say it: qe-dem

Strong’s (H6924): or קֵדְמָה; from H6923 (קָדַם)

First in: Judges 6:3 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Region around Rabbah.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Judges 6:3. Open the verse

East Gate מִזְרָח1 placeGate.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · East Gateמִזְרָח

Say it: miz-rach

Strong’s (H4217): from H2224 (זָרַח)

First in: Nehemiah 3:29 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Gate.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Nehemiah 3:29. Open the verse

East Square1 placePart of a city.

The place

Kind: Part of a city.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:4. Open the verse

Ebal, Mount — see Mount Ebal (M and N page).

Ebenezer אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר1 placeCity or town. "stone of help" (BDB)

“Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath Jehovah helped us.”

The Bible says: 1 Samuel 7:12 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ebenezerאֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר

Say it: e-ven ha-e-zer

BDB: "stone of help"

Strong’s (H72): from H68 (אֶבֶן) and H5828 (עֵזֶר) with the article inserted; stone of the help

First in: 1 Samuel 4:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Izbet Sartah.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Majdel Yaba.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 4:1. Open the verse

Ebez אֶ֫בֶץ1 placeCity or town. "I will make white (or miry)" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ebezאֶ֫בֶץ

Say it: e-vets

King James Version spelling: Abez

BDB: "I will make white (or miry)"

Strong’s (H77): from an unused root probably meaning to gleam; conspicuous

First in: Joshua 19:20 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:20).
Site today: Ain el Habus.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Horbat Sefan; En haYadid; Horvat Ukkal.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:20. Open the verse

Ebron — another name of Abdon (A page).

Ecbatana אַחְמְתָא1 placeCity or town. "Ecbatana" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ecbatanaאַחְמְתָא

Say it: ach-me-ta

King James Version spelling: Achmetha

BDB: "Ecbatana"

Strong’s (H307): of Persian derivation

First in: Ezra 6:2 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tell Hagmatana.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezra 6:2. Open the verse

Eden עֵ֫דֶן2 places"pleasure" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Edenעֵ֫דֶן

Say it: e-den

BDB: "pleasure"

Strong’s (H5731): the same as H5730 (עֵדֶן) (masculine)

First in: Genesis 2:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · Edenעֶ֫דֶן

Say it: e-den

BDB: "pleasure"

Strong’s (H5729): from H5727 (עָדַן); pleasure

First in: 2 Kings 19:12 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: Garden.
Region: Mesopotamia (uncertain).
Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: unknown location.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 13 verses. First named in Genesis 2:8. Open the verse
Kind: Land or region.
Region: Assyria.
Same place as: Beth-eden.
Site today: Beth-eden.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in 2 Kings 19:12. Open the verse

Eder עֵ֫דֶר1 placeCity or town. "a flock" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ederעֵ֫דֶר

Say it: e-der

BDB: "a flock"

Strong’s (H5740): the same as H5739 (עֵדֶר)

First in: Joshua 15:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:21).
Same place as: Arad.
Site today: Tel Arad.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Horbat Adar.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:21. Open the verse

Edom אֱדוֹם1 placeLand or region. "red" (BDB)

“and Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.”

The Bible says: Genesis 25:30 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Edomאֱדוֹם

Say it: e-dom

King James Version spelling: Idumea

BDB: "red"

Strong’s (H123): or (fully) אֱדוֹם ; from H122 (אָדֹם); red (see Genesis 25:25)

First in: Genesis 32:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Syriaאֲרָם

Say it: a-ram

BDB: "exalted"

Strong’s (H758): from the same as H759 (אַרְמוֹן); the highland

First in: 2 Samuel 8:12 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Other names: Syria.
Region: Edom.
Site today: Edom.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 100 verses. First named in Genesis 32:3. Open the verse

Edrei אֶדְרֶ֫עִי1 placeCity or town. "goodly pasture" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Edreiאֶדְרֶ֫עִי

Say it: ed-re-i

BDB: "goodly pasture"

Strong’s (H154): from the equivalent of H153 (אֶדְרָע); mighty

First in: Numbers 21:33 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Manasseh (Joshua 13:31); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:37).
Site today: Daraa.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 34 reference books for this place.
Named in 8 verses. First named in Numbers 21:33. Open the verse

Eglaim אֶגְלַ֫יִם1 placeCity or town. "double reservoir" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eglaimאֶגְלַ֫יִם

Say it: eg-la-yim

BDB: "double reservoir"

Strong’s (H97): dual of H96 (אֶגֶל).; a double pond

First in: Isaiah 15:8 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town or Spring.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Rujm el Jilimeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Mazra.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 15:8. Open the verse

Eglath-shelishiyah עֶגְלַת1 placeCity or town. "heifer" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eglath-shelishiyahעֶגְלַת

Say it: eg-lat

BDB: "heifer"

Strong’s (H5697): feminine of H5695 (עֵגֶל)

First in: Isaiah 15:5 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Zoar.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Isaiah 15:5. Open the verse

Eglon עֶגְלוֹן1 placeCity or town. "calf-like" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eglonעֶגְלוֹן

Say it: eg-lon

BDB: "calf-like"

Strong’s (H5700): from H5695 (עֵגֶל); vituline

First in: Joshua 10:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:39).
Site today: Tell Eton.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tel Hasi; Tell Beit Mirsim; Tel Nagila.
OpenBible.info draws on 38 reference books for this place.
Named in 8 verses. First named in Joshua 10:3. Open the verse

Egypt מִצְרַ֫יִם1 placeLand or region. "land of the Copts" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Egyptמִצְרַ֫יִם

Say it: mits-ra-yim

BDB: "land of the Copts"

Strong’s (H4714): dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר)

First in: Genesis 12:10 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Egyptמָצוֹר

Say it: ma-tsor

Strong’s (H4693): the same as H4692 (מָצוֹר) in the sense of a limit

First in: 2 Kings 19:24 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Egyptמְרִי

Say it: me-ri

Strong’s (H4805): from H4784 (מָרָה)

First in: Nehemiah 9:17 Open the verse

Greek · EgyptΑἴγυπτος

Say it: Aiguptos

Strong’s (G125): of uncertain derivation

First in: Matthew 2:13 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hamחָם

Say it: cham

BDB: "hot"

Strong’s (H2526): the same as H2525 (חָם); hot (from the tropical habitat)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:40 Open the verse

Hebrew · Rahabרַ֫הַב

Say it: ra-hav

Strong’s (H7293): from H7292 (רָהַב),

First in: Psalm 87:4 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Other names: Rahab, Ham.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Egypt.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
History
- About 3100 B.C. Narmer was among the first kings to rule both Upper and Lower Egypt. Source: The British Museum, "Timeline of ancient Egypt".
- The three great stone pyramids at Giza were built between about 2600 and 2500 B.C. Source: The British Museum, "Timeline of ancient Egypt".
- After Alexander of Macedon took Egypt in 332 B.C., his general became King Ptolemy I, and his family ruled until 30 B.C. Source: The British Museum, "Timeline of ancient Egypt".
- When Cleopatra was defeated by Octavian, later the Emperor Augustus, Egypt became part of the Roman Empire (30 B.C.). Source: The British Museum, "Timeline of ancient Egypt".
Named in 648 verses. First named in Genesis 12:10. Open the verse

Egypt Sea מִצְרַ֫יִם1 placeSea or lake. "land of the Copts" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Sea of Egyptמִצְרַ֫יִם

Say it: mits-ra-yim

King James Version spelling: Egyptian Sea

BDB: "land of the Copts"

Strong’s (H4714): dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר)

First in: Isaiah 11:15 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Sea or lake or River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: the Red Sea.
Site today: Bitter Lakes.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Gulf of Suez.
OpenBible.info draws on 3 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 11:15. Open the verse

Ekron עֶקְרוֹן1 placeCity or town. eradication (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ekronעֶקְרוֹן

Say it: eq-ron

Strong’s (H6138): from H6131 (עָקַר); eradication

First in: Joshua 13:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Philistia; named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:11); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:43).
Site today: Tel Miqne.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 20 verses. First named in Joshua 13:3. Open the verse

Elah, Valley of — see Valley of Elah (T to Z page).

Elam עֵילָם1 placeLand or region. "eternity" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Elamעֵילָם

Say it: e-lam

BDB: "eternity"

Strong’s (H5867): or עוֹלָם; (Ezra 10:2; Jeremiah 49:36), probably from H5956 (עָלַם); hidden, i.e. distant

First in: Genesis 14:1 Open the verse

Aramaicעֵלְמָיֵא

Say it: al-mi

Strong’s (H5962): (Aramaic) patrial from a name corresponding to H5867 (עֵילָם) contracted

First in: Ezra 4:9 Open the verse

GreekἘλαμίτης

Say it: Elamitēs

Strong’s (G1639): of Hebrew origin (H5867); an Elamite or Persian

BDB, for the Hebrew name עֵילָם (H5867): "eternity"

First in: Acts 2:9 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Persia.
Site today: Elam.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 16 verses. First named in Genesis 14:1. Open the verse

Elath אֵילַת, אֵילוֹת1 placeIsland. "grove of lofty trees" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Elathאֵילַת, אֵילוֹת

Say it: e-lat

BDB: "grove of lofty trees"

Strong’s (H359): or אֵילַת ; from H352 (אַיִל); trees or a grove (i.e. palms)

First in: Deuteronomy 2:8 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Elothאֵילוֹת

Say it: e-lot

BDB: "grove of lofty trees"

Strong’s (H359): or אֵילַת ; from H352 (אַיִל); trees or a grove (i.e. palms)

First in: 1 Kings 9:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Island or City or town.
Other names: Eloth.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Aqaba.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tell el Kheleifeh; The same place as Ezion-geber; Eilat.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 2:8. Open the verse

El-bethel — another name of Bethel (B to D page).

Elealeh אֶלְעָלֵא1 placeCity or town. "God is ascending" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Elealehאֶלְעָלֵא

Say it: el-a-le

BDB: "God is ascending"

Strong’s (H500): or (more properly) אֶלְעָלֵה; from H410 (אֵל) and H5927 (עָלָה); God (is) going up

First in: Numbers 32:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Al ‘Al.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Numbers 32:3. Open the verse

Elim אֵילִם1 placeCity or town. "palms" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Elimאֵילִם

Say it: e-lim

BDB: "palms"

Strong’s (H362): plural of H352 (אַיִל); palm-trees

First in: Exodus 15:27 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Along Wadi Gharandal.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Uyun Musa; El Tor; Along Wadi ar Raynah.
OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Exodus 15:27. Open the verse

Elishah — another name of Cyprus (B to D page).

Elkosh אֶלְקֹשִׁי1 placeCity or town. "God the ensnarer" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Elkoshאֶלְקֹשִׁי

Say it: el-qo-shi

BDB: "God the ensnarer"

Strong’s (H512): patrial from a name of uncertain derivation

First in: Nahum 1:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: El Kauzeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Capernaum; Tel Maresha; Al Qush.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Nahum 1:1. Open the verse

Ellasar אֶלָּסָר1 placeLand or region. "God is chastener" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ellasarאֶלָּסָר

Say it: el-la-sar

BDB: "God is chastener"

Strong’s (H495): probably of foreign derivation

First in: Genesis 14:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Asshur.
Site today: Assur.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Cappadocia; The same place as Telassar; Alishar Huyuk.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 14:1. Open the verse

Elon אֵלוֹן1 placeCity or town. "terebinth, mighty" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Elonאֵלוֹן

Say it: e-lon

BDB: "terebinth, mighty"

Strong’s (H356): or (shortened) אֵלוֹן ; or אֵילֹן ; from H352 (אַיִל); oak-grove

First in: Joshua 19:43 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:43).
Same place as: Elonbeth-hanan.
Site today: Yalo.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Wadi Illin; Kafr Ana; Khirbet Hasan.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:43. Open the verse

Elonbeth-hanan אֵילוֹן בֵּית חָנָן1 placeCity or town. "oak of the house of grace" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Elonbeth-hananאֵילוֹן בֵּית חָנָן

Say it: e-lon bet cha-nan

BDB: "oak of the house of grace"

Strong’s (H358): from H356 (אֵילוֹן), H1004 (בַּיִת), and H2603 (חָנַן); oak-grove of (the) house of favor

First in: 1 Kings 4:9 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Elon.
Site today: Khirbet Wadi Illin.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Aijalon; Beit Anan.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Kings 4:9. Open the verse

Eloth — another name of Elath.

El-paran אֵיל פָּארָן1 placeIsland. "palm of Paran" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · El-paranאֵיל פָּארָן

Say it: el pa-ran

BDB: "palm of Paran"

Strong’s (H364): from H352 (אַיִל) and H6290 (פָּארָן); oak of Paran

First in: Genesis 14:6 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Island or Land or region or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Elath.
Site today: Aqaba.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Ayl; Nekhel; Region northeast of the Gulf of Aqaba.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 14:6. Open the verse

Elteke — another name of Eltekeh.

Eltekeh אֶלְתְּקֵה1 placeCity or town. "let God spue thee out" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eltekehאֶלְתְּקֵה

Say it: el-te-qe

BDB: "let God spue thee out"

Strong’s (H514): or (more properly) אֶלְתְּקֵה; of uncertain derivation

First in: Joshua 19:44 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Eltekeאֶלְתְּקֵא

Say it: el-te-qe

BDB: "let God spue thee out"

Strong’s (H514): or (more properly) אֶלְתְּקֵה; of uncertain derivation

First in: Joshua 21:23 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Elteke.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:44).
Site today: Tel Shalaf.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tell Melat; Tel Miqne.
OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 19:44. Open the verse

Eltekon אֶלְתְּקֹן1 placeCity or town. "God is straight" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eltekonאֶלְתְּקֹן

Say it: el-te-qon

BDB: "God is straight"

Strong’s (H515): from H410 (אֵל) and H8626 (תָּקַן); God (is) straight

First in: Joshua 15:59 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:59).
Site today: Khirbet ed Deir.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet el Udeise; Khirbet el ’Id.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:59. Open the verse

Eltolad אֶלְתּוֹלַד1 placeCity or town. "God's generations" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eltoladאֶלְתּוֹלַד

Say it: el-to-lad

BDB: "God's generations"

Strong’s (H513): probably from H410 (אֵל) and a masculine form of H8435 (תּוֹלְדָה) (compare H8434 (תּוֹלָד)); God (is) generator

First in: Joshua 15:30 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: The land of Simeon; named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:30).
Site today: Near Beersheba.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Erqa Saqra; Tell el Meleiha.
OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:30. Open the verse

Emek-keziz1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Emek-keziz

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): עֵ֫מֶק (H6010), קְצִיץ (H7104).

First in: Joshua 18:21 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:21).
Site today: Near Jericho.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Beth-hoglah; Khirbet Marjame; Near Wadi el Kaziz.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 18:21. Open the verse

Emmaus Ἐμμαούς1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · EmmausἘμμαούς

Say it: Emmaous

Strong’s (G1695): probably of Hebrew origin (compare H3222)

First in: Luke 24:13 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Qalunya.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Emmaus Nicopolis; El Qubeibeh; Abu Ghosh.
OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Luke 24:13. Open the verse

Enaim עֵינָם1 placeCity or town. "double spring" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Enaimעֵינָם

Say it: e-na-yim

BDB: "double spring"

Strong’s (H5879): or עֵינָם; dual of H5869 (עַיִן); double fountain

First in: Genesis 38:14 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Enam.
Site today: Khirbet Beit Ika.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Along Nahal Yarmut; Near the Valley of Elah.
OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 38:14. Open the verse

Enam עֵינָם1 placeCity or town. "double spring" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Enamעֵינָם

Say it: e-na-yim

BDB: "double spring"

Strong’s (H5879): or עֵינָם; dual of H5869 (עַיִן); double fountain

First in: Joshua 15:34 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:34).
Same place as: Enaim.
Site today: Along Nahal Yarmut.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Beit Ika; Khirbet en Nabi Bulus; Khirbet el Alya.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:34. Open the verse

En-dor עֵין־דֹּר1 placeCity or town. "fountain of Dor" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · En-dorעֵין־דֹּר

Say it: en-dor

BDB: "fountain of Dor"

Strong’s (H5874): or עֵין דּוֹר; or עֵין־דֹּר; from H5869 (עַיִן) and H1755 (דּוֹר); fountain of dwelling

First in: Joshua 17:11 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Manasseh (Joshua 17:11).
Site today: Khirbet es Safsafa.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tell Abu Qedeis; Khirbet Jadurah; Tell el Ajjul.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 17:11. Open the verse

Eneglaim עֵין עֶגְלַ֫יִם1 placeCity or town. "fountain of the two calves" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eneglaimעֵין עֶגְלַ֫יִם

Say it: en eg-la-yim

BDB: "fountain of the two calves"

Strong’s (H5882): עַיִן and the dual of H5695 (עֵגֶל); fountain of two calves

First in: Ezekiel 47:10 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town or Spring.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Mutraba.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Ain Feshkah; The same place as Eglath-shelishiyah; Ain Hajlah.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 47:10. Open the verse

En-gannim עֵין גַּנִּים2 places"fountain of the garden" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · En-gannimעֵין גַּנִּים

Say it: en gan-nim

BDB: "fountain of the garden"

Strong’s (H5873): from H5869 (עַיִן) and the plural of H1588 (גַּן); fountain of gardens

First in: Joshua 15:34 Open the verse

Hebrew · Anemעָנֵם

Say it: a-nem

Strong’s (H6046): from the dual of H5869 (עַיִן); two fountains

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:73 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:34).
Site today: Khirbet Umm Jina.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Beit Jimal.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:34. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Other names: Anem.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:21).
Site today: Khirbet Beit Jann.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Anem; Khirbet ed Dir; The same place as Beth-haggan.
OpenBible.info draws on 32 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 19:21. Open the verse

Engedi עֵין גֶּ֫דִי1 placeLand or region. fountain of a kid (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Engediעֵין גֶּ֫דִי

Say it: en ge-di

Strong’s (H5872): from H5869 (עַיִן) and H1423 (גְּדִי); fountain of a kid

First in: Joshua 15:62 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hazazon-tamarחַצֲצֹן תָּמָר

Say it: chats-tson ta-mar

King James Version spelling: Hazezon-tamar

Strong’s (H2688): or חַצֲצֹן תָּמָר; from H2686 (חָצַץ) and H8558 (תָּמָר); division (i.e. perhaps row) of (the) palm-tree

First in: Genesis 14:7 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Other names: Hazazon-tamar.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Ein Gedi.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 7 verses. First named in Genesis 14:7. Open the verse

En-haddah עֵין חַדָּה1 placeCity or town. "swift fountain" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · En-haddahעֵין חַדָּה

Say it: en chad-dah

BDB: "swift fountain"

Strong’s (H5876): from H5869 (עַיִן) and the feminine of a derivative from H2300 (חָדַד); fountain of sharpness

First in: Joshua 19:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Issachar (Joshua 19:21).
Site today: Hadita.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: El Karm; Khirbet Judeida.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:21. Open the verse

En-hakkore עֵין הַקּוֹרֵא1 placeSpring. "spring of One calling" (BDB)

“But God clave the hollow place that is in Lehi, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore the name thereof was called En-hakkore, which is in Lehi, unto this day.”

The Bible says: Judges 15:19 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · En-hakkoreעֵין הַקּוֹרֵא

Say it: en haq-qo-re

BDB: "spring of One calling"

Strong’s (H5875): from H5869 (עַיִן) and the active participle of H7121 (קָרָא); fountain of One calling

First in: Judges 15:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Spring.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Lehi.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Ayun Qara.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 15:19. Open the verse

En-hazor עֵין חָצוֹר1 placeCity or town. "fount of Hazor" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · En-hazorעֵין חָצוֹר

Say it: en cha-tsor

BDB: "fount of Hazor"

Strong’s (H5877): from H5869 (עַיִן) and the same as H2674 (חָצוֹר); fountain of a village

First in: Joshua 19:37 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:37).
Site today: Aynata.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Horbat Hadran.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:37. Open the verse

En-mishpat — another name of Kadesh (J to L page).

En-rimmon — another name of Ain (A page).

En-rogel עֵין רֹגֵל1 placeSpring. "fount of the fuller" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · En-rogelעֵין רֹגֵל

Say it: en ro-gel

BDB: "fount of the fuller"

Strong’s (H5883): from H5869 (עַיִן) and the active participle of H7270 (רָגַל); fountain of a traveller

First in: Joshua 15:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Stone of Zoheleth

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): זֹחֶ֫לֶת (H2120), אֶ֫בֶן (H68).

First in: 1 Kings 1:9 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Spring.
Other names: Stone of Zoheleth.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Bir Ayub.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Ain el Madauwerah.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 15:7. Open the verse

En-shemesh עֵין שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ1 placeSpring. "fountain of the sun" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · En-shemeshעֵין שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ

Say it: en she-mesh

BDB: "fountain of the sun"

Strong’s (H5885): from H5869 (עַיִן) and H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ); fountain of the sun

First in: Joshua 15:7 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Spring.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Ein Haud.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:7. Open the verse

En-tappuah — another name of Tappuah (T to Z page).

Ephah עֵיפָה1 placeLand of a people. "gloomy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ephahעֵיפָה

Say it: e-phah

BDB: "gloomy"

Strong’s (H5891): the same as H5890 (עֵיפָה)

First in: Isaiah 60:6 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land of a people.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Midian.
Site today: Midian.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 60:6. Open the verse

Ephes-dammim אֶ֫פֶס דַּמִּים1 placeCity or town. boundary of blood-drops (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ephes-dammimאֶ֫פֶס דַּמִּים

Say it: e-phes dam-mim

Strong’s (H658): from H657 (אֶפֶס) and the plural of H1818 (דָּם); boundary of blood-drops

First in: 1 Samuel 17:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Pas-dammimפַּס דַּמִּים

Say it: pas dam-mim

Strong’s (H6450): from H6446 (פַּס) and the plural of H1818 (דָּם); palm (i.e. dell) of bloodshed

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:13 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Pas-dammim.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet Damun.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Beit Fasal; Khirbet Qeiyafa.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 17:1. Open the verse

Ephesus Ἔφεσος1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · EphesusἜφεσος

Say it: ephesos

Strong’s (G2181): probably of foreign origin

First in: Acts 18:19 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · EphesusἘφεσῖνος

Say it: Ephesinos

Strong’s (G2179): from G2181 (Ἔφεσος)

First in: Revelation 2:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Ephesus.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Ephesus stood in what was once the mouth of the River Kaystros. It was a great port city of the Roman Empire, and its harbours moved as the coast pulled back to the west. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Ephesus".
- Its Temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the World and drew pilgrims from around the Mediterranean; little of it survives. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Ephesus".
- Digs have uncovered great Roman buildings, among them the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Ephesus".
- Ephesus was added to the World Heritage List in 2015. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Ephesus".
Named in 22 verses. First named in Acts 18:19. Open the verse

Ephraim אֶפְרַ֫יִם1 placeMountain. "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Ephraimאֶפְרַ֫יִם

Say it: eph-ra-yim

BDB: "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"

Strong’s (H669): dual of masculine form of H672 (אֶפְרָת); double fruit

First in: 2 Samuel 13:23 Open the verse

Greek · EphraimἘφραίμ

Say it: Ephraim

Strong’s (G2187): of Hebrew origin (H669 or better H6085)

BDB, for the Hebrew name אֶפְרַ֫יִם (H669): "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"

First in: John 11:54 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Mountain or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Taybeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Ophrah; The same place as Mount Ephron.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 13:23. Open the verse

Ephraim Gate אֶפְרַ֫יִם1 placeGate. "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ephraim Gateאֶפְרַ֫יִם

Say it: eph-ra-yim

BDB: "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"

Strong’s (H669): dual of masculine form of H672 (אֶפְרָת); double fruit

First in: 2 Kings 14:13 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Gate.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 4 verses. First named in 2 Kings 14:13. Open the verse

Ephrath — another name of Bethlehem (B to D page).

Ephron1 placeCity or town.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Ophrah.
Site today: Taybeh.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 13:19. Open the verse

Ephron, Mount — see Mount Ephron (M and N page).

Erech אֶ֫רֶךְ1 placeCity or town. length (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Aramaic

Hebrew · Erechאֶ֫רֶךְ

Say it: e-rekh

Strong’s (H751): from H748 (אָרַךְ); length

First in: Genesis 10:10 Open the verse

Aramaic · Erechאַרְכְּוָיֵא

Say it: ar-ke-vay

King James Version spelling: Archevite

BDB: "lengthy"

Strong’s (H756): (Aramaic) patrial from H751 (אֶרֶךְ)

First in: Ezra 4:9 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Uruk.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 10:10. Open the verse

Esau, Mount — see Mount Esau (M and N page).

Esek עֵ֫שֶׂק1 placeWell. "contention" (BDB)

“And the herdsmen of Gerar strove with Isaac’s herdsmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek, because they contended with him.”

The Bible says: Genesis 26:20 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Esekעֵ֫שֶׂק

Say it: e-seq

BDB: "contention"

Strong’s (H6230): from H6229 (עָשַׂק)

First in: Genesis 26:20 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Well.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In the region between Gerar and Beersheba.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Along Nahal Gerar.
OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 26:20. Open the verse

Eshan אֶשְׁעָ֑ן1 placeCity or town. "support" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eshanאֶשְׁעָ֑ן

Say it: esh-an

King James Version spelling: Eshean

BDB: "support"

Strong’s (H824): from H8172 (שָׁעַן); support

First in: Joshua 15:52 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:52).
Site today: Khirbet et Taiyiba.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Khallat Sam’a.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:52. Open the verse

Eshcol, Valley of — see Valley of Eshcol (T to Z page).

Eshtaol אֶשְׁתָּאוֹל1 placeCity or town. intreaty (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eshtaolאֶשְׁתָּאוֹל

Say it: esh-ta-ol

Strong’s (H847): or אֶשְׁתָּאוֹל; probably from H7592 (שָׁאַל); intreaty

First in: Joshua 15:33 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:33); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:41).
Site today: Khirbet Deir Shubeib.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Eshtaol; Artuf; Khirbet Deir Abu Kabus.
OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.
Named in 8 verses. First named in Joshua 15:33. Open the verse

Eshtemoa אֶשְׁתְּמוֹעַ1 placeCity or town. "I will make myself heard" Eshtemoh = "I shall cause my own ruin: fire of astonishment: I shall soar aloft" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eshtemoaאֶשְׁתְּמוֹעַ

Say it: esh-te-mo-a

BDB: "I will make myself heard" Eshtemoh = "I shall cause my own ruin: fire of astonishment: I shall soar aloft"

Strong’s (H851): or אֶשְׁתְּמוֹעַ; or אֶשְׁתְּמֹה; from H8085 (שָׁמַע) (in the sense of obedience)

First in: Joshua 21:14 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Eshtemohאֶשְׁתְּמֹה

Say it: esh-te-mo-a

BDB: "I will make myself heard" Eshtemoh = "I shall cause my own ruin: fire of astonishment: I shall soar aloft"

Strong’s (H851): or אֶשְׁתְּמוֹעַ; or אֶשְׁתְּמֹה; from H8085 (שָׁמַע) (in the sense of obedience)

First in: Joshua 15:50 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Eshtemoh.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:50).
Site today: As Samu.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 29 reference books for this place.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Joshua 15:50. Open the verse

Eshtemoh — another name of Eshtemoa.

Etam עֵיטָם3 places"lair of wild beasts" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Etamעֵיטָם

Say it: e-tam

BDB: "lair of wild beasts"

Strong’s (H5862): from H5861 (עַיִט); hawk-ground

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:3 Open the verse

The 3 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Arak Ismain.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Bayt Itab; The same place as Etam.
OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Judges 15:8. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: The land of Simeon; The land of Judah.
Site today: Khirbet el Khokh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tell Eton.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:3. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet el Khokh.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 11:6. Open the verse

Etham אֵתָם1 placeCity or town. "with them: their plowshare" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ethamאֵתָם

Say it: e-tam

BDB: "with them: their plowshare"

Strong’s (H864): of Egyptian derivation

First in: Exodus 13:20 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Pithom.
Site today: Tell er Retaba.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tell Abu Sefeh; Al Qantarah; The same place as Tjaru.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Exodus 13:20. Open the verse

Ether עֶ֫תֶר1 placeCity or town. "abundant" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Etherעֶ֫תֶר

Say it: e-ter

BDB: "abundant"

Strong’s (H6281): from H6280 (עָתַר); abundance

First in: Joshua 15:42 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:42); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:7).
Site today: Khirbet el Ater.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:42. Open the verse

Ethiopia — another name of Cush (B to D page).

Eth-kazin עֵת קָצִין1 placeCity or town. "time of the judge" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Eth-kazinעֵת קָצִין

Say it: et qa-tsin

King James Version spelling: Ittah-kazin

BDB: "time of the judge"

Strong’s (H6278): from H6256 (עֵת) and H7011 (קַיָּם); time of a judge

First in: Joshua 19:13 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:13).
Site today: Kefr Kenna.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Lubya.
OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:13. Open the verse

Euphrates פְּרָת1 placeRiver. "fruitfulness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Euphratesפְּרָת

Say it: pe-rat

BDB: "fruitfulness"

Strong’s (H6578): from an unused root meaning to break forth; rushing

First in: Genesis 2:14 Open the verse

Greek · EuphratesΕὐφράτης

Say it: Euphratēs

Strong’s (G2166): of foreign origin (compare H6578)

First in: Revelation 9:14 Open the verse

Hebrew · Riverנָהָר

Say it: na-har

Strong’s (H5104): from H5102 (נָהַר)

First in: Numbers 22:5 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shiboletשִׁבֹּ֫לֶת

Say it: shib-bol

Strong’s (H7641): or (feminine) שִׁבֹּלֶת; from the same as H7640 (שֹׁבֶל)

First in: Isaiah 27:12 Open the verse

Aramaic · Riverנְהַר

Say it: ne-har

Strong’s (H5103): (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H5102 (נָהַר)

First in: Ezra 4:10 Open the verse

The place

Kind: River.
Other names: Shibolet, River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Euphrates River.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 61 verses. First named in Genesis 2:14. Open the verse

Ezel Stone אֶזֶל1 placeHeap of stones. "departure" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ezelאֶזֶל

Say it: e-zel

BDB: "departure"

Strong’s (H237): from H235 (אָזַל); departure

First in: 1 Samuel 20:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Heap of stones.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: not a proper name (stone heap).
OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 20:19. Open the verse

Ezem עֶ֫צֶם1 placeCity or town. "bone" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ezemעֶ֫צֶם

Say it: e-tsem

King James Version spelling: Azem

BDB: "bone"

Strong’s (H6107): the same as H6106 (עֶצֶם); bone

First in: Joshua 15:29 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:29); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:3).
Site today: Khirbet Asan.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Umm el Azam.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 15:29. Open the verse

Ezion-geber עֶצְיוֹן גֶּ֫בֶר1 placeIsland. "backbone of a man" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ezion-geberעֶצְיוֹן גֶּ֫בֶר

Say it: ets-yon ge-ver

King James Version spelling: Ezion-gaber

BDB: "backbone of a man"

Strong’s (H6100): from H6096 (עָצֶה) and H1397 (גֶּבֶר); backbone-like of a man

First in: Numbers 33:35 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Island or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Jezirat Faraun.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tell el Kheleifeh; The same place as Elath.
OpenBible.info draws on 34 reference books for this place.
Named in 7 verses. First named in Numbers 33:35. Open the verse

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65 names.

Gaash גַּ֫עַשׁ1 placeMountain. "quaking" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gaashגַּ֫עַשׁ

Say it: ga-ash

BDB: "quaking"

Strong’s (H1608): from H1607 (גָּעַשׁ); a quaking

First in: Joshua 24:30 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Mountain.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Timnath-heres.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet esh Shuna.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 24:30. Open the verse

Gabbatha γαββαθά1 placeBuilding. the knoll (Strong's)

“When Pilate therefore heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment-seat at a place called The Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha.”

The Bible says: John 19:13 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Greek

Greek · Gabbathaγαββαθά

Say it: gabbatha

Strong’s (G1042): of Chaldee origin (compare H1355); the knoll

First in: John 19:13 Open the verse

Greek · Stone Pavementλιθόστρωτος

Say it: lithostrōtos

King James Version spelling: Pavement

Strong’s (G3038): from G3037 (λίθος) and a derivative of G4766 (στρώννυμι); stone-strewed

First in: John 19:13 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Building.
Other names: Stone Pavement.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Herod’s palace.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in John 19:13. Open the verse

Gadara — another name of Gerasa.

Galatia Γαλατία1 placeLand or region.

The name in Greek

Greek · GalatiaΓαλατία

Say it: Galatia

Strong’s (G1053): of foreign origin

First in: 1 Corinthians 16:1 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · GalatiaΓαλατικός

Say it: Galatikos

Strong’s (G1054): from G1053 (Γαλατία)

First in: Acts 16:6 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Galatia.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 8 verses. First named in Acts 16:6. Open the verse

Galeed — another name of Ramoth (O to R page).

Galilee גָּלִיל1 placeLand or region. "circuit, district" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Galileeגָּלִיל

Say it: ga-lil

BDB: "circuit, district"

Strong’s (H1551): or (prolonged) גָּלִילָה; the same as H1550 (גָּלִיל); a circle (with the article)

First in: Joshua 20:7 Open the verse

Greek · GalileeΓαλιλαία

Say it: Galilaia

Strong’s (G1056): of Hebrew origin (H1551)

BDB, for the Hebrew name גָּלִיל (H1551): "circuit, district"

First in: Matthew 2:22 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Gilgalגִּלְגָּל

Say it: gil-gal

BDB: "a wheel, rolling"

Strong’s (H1537): the same as H1536 (גִּלְגָּל) (with the article as a properly, noun)

First in: Joshua 12:23 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Other names: Gilgal.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Galilee.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 72 verses. First named in Joshua 12:23. Open the verse

Gallim גַּלִּים1 placeCity or town. "springs" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gallimגַּלִּים

Say it: gal-lim

BDB: "springs"

Strong’s (H1554): plural of H1530 (גַּל); springs

First in: 1 Samuel 25:44 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet Kakul.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Erha; Jilya; The same place as Beth-gilgal.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 25:44. Open the verse

Gamad גַּמָּדִים1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gamadגַּמָּדִים

Say it: gam-mad

King James Version spelling: Gammadim

Strong’s (H1575): from the same as H1574 (גֹּמֶד)

First in: Ezekiel 27:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Kumidi.
Site today: Kamid el Loz.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 27:11. Open the verse

Gareb גָּרֵב1 placeHill. "scabby" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Garebגָּרֵב

Say it: ga-rev

BDB: "scabby"

Strong’s (H1619): from the same as H1618 (גָּרָב); scabby

First in: Jeremiah 31:39 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Hill.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 31:39. Open the verse

Gath גַּת1 placeCity or town. "winepress" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gathגַּת

Say it: gat

BDB: "winepress"

Strong’s (H1661): the same as H1660 (גַּת)

First in: Joshua 11:22 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Gathגַּיְא

Say it: gay

Strong’s (H1516): or (shortened) גַּי; probably (by transmutation) from the same root as H1466 (גֵּוָה) (abbreviated)

First in: 1 Samuel 17:52 Open the verse

Hebrew · Metheg-ammahמֶתֶג הָאַמָּה

Say it: me-teg ha-am-mah

Strong’s (H4965): from H4964 (מֶתֶג) and H520 (אַמָּה) with the art. interposed; bit of the metropolis

First in: 2 Samuel 8:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Metheg-ammah.
Region: Philistia; the Bible says “Gath of the Philistines” (Amos 6:2).
Site today: Tell es Safi.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tell esh Sharia; Ras Abu Hamid.
OpenBible.info draws on 34 reference books for this place.
History
- Gath was one of the five royal cities of the Philistines. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Gath".
- The records of the Assyrian king Sargon II say that he took Gath in 712 B.C. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Gath".
- Sources differ on where Gath was. Encyclopaedia Britannica says its exact place has not been fixed. Bar-Ilan University's team, led by Aren Maeir, dug for 25 years (to 2021) at Tell es-Safi and names it as the Philistine city of Gath, with remains from the Early Bronze Age (about 3000 to 2000 B.C.) onward. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Gath"; Bar-Ilan University, "25 Years of Excavations at Tell-es-Safi/Gath".
Named in 41 verses. First named in Joshua 11:22. Open the verse

Gath-hepher גַּת הַחֵ֫פֶר1 placeCity or town. "the winepress of digging" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gath-hepherגַּת הַחֵ֫פֶר

Say it: gat-ha-che-pher

King James Version spelling: Gittah-hepher

BDB: "the winepress of digging"

Strong’s (H1662): or (abridged) גִּתָּה־חֵפֶר; from H1660 (גַּת) and H2658 (חָפַר) with the article inserted; wine-press of (the) well

First in: Joshua 19:13 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:13).
Site today: Tel Gat Hefer.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Mashhad.
OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 19:13. Open the verse

Gath-rimmon גַּת־רִמּוֹן1 placeCity or town. "winepress of the pomegranate" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gath-rimmonגַּת־רִמּוֹן

Say it: gat-rim-mon

BDB: "winepress of the pomegranate"

Strong’s (H1667): from H1660 (גַּת) and H7416 (רִמּוֹן); wine-press of (the) pomegranate

First in: Joshua 19:45 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:45).
Site today: Tel Gerisa.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tel Zeton; Ras Abu Hamid.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 19:45. Open the verse

Gaza עַזָּה1 placeCity or town. "the strong" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Gazaעַזָּה

Say it: az-zah

King James Version spelling: Azzah

BDB: "the strong"

Strong’s (H5804): feminine of H5794 (עַז); strong

First in: Genesis 10:19 Open the verse

Greek · GazaΓάζα

Say it: Gaza

Strong’s (G1048): of Hebrew origin (H5804)

BDB, for the Hebrew name עַזָּה (H5804): "the strong"

First in: Acts 8:26 Open the verse

Hebrew · Gaziteעַזָּתִי

Say it: az-za-ti

Strong’s (H5841): patrial from H5804 (עַזָּה)

First in: Joshua 13:3 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Ayyahעַיָּה

Say it: az-zah

BDB: "the strong"

Strong’s (H5804): feminine of H5794 (עַז); strong

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:28 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Ayyah.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:47).
Site today: Tell Harube.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Gaza is named very early in written records, the earliest being by the Egyptian king Thutmose III in the 1400s B.C. It is also named in the Tell el-Amarna tablets. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Gaza".
- It stood on the Via Maris, the old coast road from Egypt to the lands beyond. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Gaza".
- After about 300 years of Egyptian rule, the Philistines settled the area, and Gaza became one of their league of five cities. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Gaza".
- Alexander the Great met strong resistance at Gaza. After taking it he sold its people into slavery. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Gaza".
Named in 23 verses. First named in Genesis 10:19. Open the verse

Geba גֶּ֫בַע1 placeCity or town. "hill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gebaגֶּ֫בַע

Say it: ge-va

King James Version spelling: Gibeah

BDB: "hill"

Strong’s (H1387): from the same as H1375 (גְּבִיעַ), a hillock

First in: Joshua 18:24 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:24); the Bible says “Geba of Benjamin” (1 Kings 15:22).
Site today: Jaba.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Gibeah.
OpenBible.info draws on 35 reference books for this place.
Named in 16 verses. First named in Joshua 18:24. Open the verse

Gebal גְּבַל1 placeCity or town. "mountain" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gebalגְּבַל

Say it: ge-val

BDB: "mountain"

Strong’s (H1380): from H1379 (גָּבַל) (in the sense of a chain of hills); a mountain

First in: Ezekiel 27:9 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Gebalגְּבָל

Say it: ge-val

Strong’s (H1381): the same as H1380 (גְּבַל)

First in: Psalm 83:7 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Byblos.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 13:5. Open the verse

Gebim גֵּבִים1 placeCity or town. "cisterns" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gebimגֵּבִים

Say it: ge-vim

BDB: "cisterns"

Strong’s (H1374): plural of H1356 (גֵּב); cisterns

First in: Isaiah 10:31 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Anathoth.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Shufat; Isawiya; Bath el Battash.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 10:31. Open the verse

Geder — another name of Gedor.

Gederah גְּדֵרָה1 placeCity or town. "wall" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gederahגְּדֵרָה

Say it: ge-de-rah

BDB: "wall"

Strong’s (H1449): the same as H1448 (גְּדֵרָה)

First in: Joshua 15:36 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Gederahגְּדֵרָתִי

Say it: ge-de-ra-ti

King James Version spelling: Gederathite

Strong’s (H1452): patrial from H1449 (גְּדֵרָה)

First in: 1 Chronicles 12:4 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:36).
Site today: Khirbet Judraya.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tel Goded; Qatra; Jedireh.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 15:36. Open the verse

Gederoth גְּדֵרוֹת1 placeCity or town. "walls" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gederothגְּדֵרוֹת

Say it: ge-de-rot

BDB: "walls"

Strong’s (H1450): plural of H1448 (גְּדֵרָה); walls

First in: Joshua 15:41 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:41).
Same place as: Gederah.
Site today: Khirbet Judraya.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tell el Meleiha; Khirbet Hamideh; Tel Agra.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:41. Open the verse

Gederothaim גְּדֵרֹתָ֑יִם1 placeCity or town. "two walls" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gederothaimגְּדֵרֹתָ֑יִם

Say it: ge-de-ro-ta-yim

BDB: "two walls"

Strong’s (H1453): dual of H1448 (גְּדֵרָה); double wall

First in: Joshua 15:36 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:36).
Same place as: Gederah.
Site today: Khirbet Judraya.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Bayt Nattif.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:36. Open the verse

Gedor גְּדוֹר2 places"wall" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gedorגְּדוֹר

Say it: ge-dor

BDB: "wall"

Strong’s (H1446): or (fully) גְּדוֹר; from H1443 (גָּדַר); inclosure

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:39 Open the verse

Hebrew · Gederגֶּ֫דֶר

Say it: ge-der

Strong’s (H1445): ; the same as H1444 (גֶּדֶר)

First in: Joshua 12:13 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Geder.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:58).
Site today: Khirbet Jedur.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Joshua 12:13. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Gerar.
Site today: Tel Haror.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Gedor.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:39. Open the verse

Ge-harashim1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ge-harashim

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): חֲרָשִׁים (H2798), גַּיְא (H1516).

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:14 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Lod.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Wadi esh Shellal; The area around Sarafand el Kharab; The area around Khirbet Hirsha.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:14. Open the verse

Geliloth — another name of Gilgal.

Gennesaret — another name of Chinnereth (B to D page).

Gerar גְּרָר1 placeCity or town. "a lodging place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gerarגְּרָר

Say it: ge-rar

BDB: "a lodging place"

Strong’s (H1642): probably from H1641 (גָּרַר); a rolling country

First in: Genesis 10:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Philistia.
Site today: Tel Haror.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tell esh Sharia; Tell Tuweiyil.
OpenBible.info draws on 33 reference books for this place.
Named in 10 verses. First named in Genesis 10:19. Open the verse

Gerasa Γαδαρηνός1 placeCity or town. a Gadarene or inhabitant of Gadara (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · GadaraΓαδαρηνός

Say it: Gadarēnos

Strong’s (G1046): from (a town east of the Jordan); a Gadarene or inhabitant of Gadara

First in: Matthew 8:28 Open the verse

Greek · GeraseneΓερασηνός

Say it: Gerasēnos

Strong’s (G1086): of Hebrew origin (H1622); a Gergesene (i.e. Girgashite) or one of the aborigines of Palestine

BDB, for the Hebrew name גִּרְגָּשִׁי (H1622): "dwelling on a clayey soil"

First in: Mark 5:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Gadara.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Jerash.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Matthew 8:28. Open the verse

Gerizim, Mount — see Mount Gerizim (M and N page).

Geruth Chimham1 placeOpen country.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Geruth Chimham

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): גֵּרוּת (H1628), כְּמוֹ (H3644).

First in: Jeremiah 41:17 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Open country.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Bethlehem.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 41:17. Open the verse

Geshur גְּשׁוּר1 placeLand or region. bridge (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Geshurגְּשׁוּר

Say it: ge-shur

Strong’s (H1650): from an unused root (meaning to join); bridge

First in: Joshua 13:13 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: The Bible says “Geshur in Syria” (2 Samuel 15:8).
Site today: Geshur.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 14 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 3:14. Open the verse

Gethsemane Γεθσημανῆ1 placeGarden. oil-press (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · GethsemaneΓεθσημανῆ

Say it: Gethsēmanē

Strong’s (G1068): of Chaldee origin (compare H1660 and H8081); oil-press

First in: Matthew 26:36 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Garden.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Gethsemane.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Matthew 26:36. Open the verse

Gezer גֶּ֫זֶר1 placeCity or town. pit (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gezerגֶּ֫זֶר

Say it: ge-zer

King James Version spelling: Gazer

Strong’s (H1507): the same as H1506 (גֶּזֶר)

First in: Joshua 10:33 Open the verse

Hebrew · Gobגֹּב

Say it: gov

Strong’s (H1359): or (fully) גּוֹב; from H1461 (גּוּב); pit

First in: 2 Samuel 21:18 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Gob.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Ephraim (Joshua 16:10).
Site today: Tel Gezer.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 37 reference books for this place.
Named in 16 verses. First named in Joshua 10:33. Open the verse

Giah גִּיחַ1 placeOpen country. "to break forth" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Giahגִּיחַ

Say it: gi-ach

BDB: "to break forth"

Strong’s (H1520): from H1518 (גִּיחַ)lemma גּיחַ missing vowel, corrected to גִּיחַ; a fountain

First in: 2 Samuel 2:24 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Open country or Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Ammah.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Sahel Geba.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Samuel 2:24. Open the verse

Gibbar — another name of Gibeon.

Gibbethon גִּבְּתוֹן1 placeCity or town. "mound" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gibbethonגִּבְּתוֹן

Say it: gib-b-ton

BDB: "mound"

Strong’s (H1405): intensive from H1389 (גִּבְעָה); a hilly spot

First in: Joshua 19:44 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Philistia; named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:44).
Site today: Tell Melat.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Ras Abu Hamid; Aqir; Qibya.
OpenBible.info draws on 34 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Joshua 19:44. Open the verse

Gibeah גִּבְעָה2 places"hill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gibeahגִּבְעָה

Say it: giv-ah

BDB: "hill"

Strong’s (H1390): the same as H1389 (גִּבְעָה)

First in: Joshua 15:57 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Gibeahגֶּ֫בַע

Say it: ge-va

BDB: "hill"

Strong’s (H1387): from the same as H1375 (גְּבִיעַ), a hillock

First in: Judges 20:10 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Gibeathגִּבְעַת

Say it: giv-at

Strong’s (H1394): from the same as H1375 (גְּבִיעַ); hilliness

First in: Joshua 18:28 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Gibeathגִּבְעַת

Say it: giv-ah

Strong’s (H1387): from the same as H1375 (גְּבִיעַ), a hillock

First in: 1 Samuel 10:5 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:57).
Site today: In the region south of Hebron.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet el Qaryatein; Bani Nai’im; Jab’a.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:57. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Other names: Gibeath.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:28); the Bible says “Gibeah of Benjamin” (Judges 20:10).
Site today: Tel el Ful.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Geba; Jaba.
OpenBible.info draws on 39 reference books for this place.
Named in 45 verses. First named in Joshua 18:28. Open the verse

Gibeath — another name of Gibeah.

Gibeath-elohim1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gibeath-elohim

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): גִּבְעָה (H1389), אֱלֹהִים (H430).

King James Version spelling: Hill of God

First in: 1 Samuel 10:5 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Gibeah.
Site today: Tel el Ful.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Geba; Nabi Samwil.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 10:5. Open the verse

Gibeath-haaraloth — another name of Gilgal.

Gibeon גִּבְעוֹן1 placeCity or town. "hill city" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gibeonגִּבְעוֹן

Say it: giv-on

BDB: "hill city"

Strong’s (H1391): from the same as H1387 (גֶּבַע); hilly

First in: Joshua 9:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Gebaגֶּ֫בַע

Say it: ge-va

BDB: "hill"

Strong’s (H1387): from the same as H1375 (גְּבִיעַ), a hillock

First in: 2 Samuel 5:25 Open the verse

Hebrew · Gibbarגִּבָּר

Say it: gib-bar

Strong’s (H1402): intensive of H1399 (גְּבַר)

First in: Ezra 2:20 Open the verse

Hebrew · Bamahבָּמָה

Say it: ba-mah

Strong’s (H1117): the same as H1116 (בָּמָה)

First in: Ezekiel 20:29 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Geba, Gibbar, Bamah.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:25).
Site today: El Jib.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 41 reference books for this place.
History
- James B. Pritchard led digs at Gibeon for the University of Pennsylvania Museum from 1956. That year the team found labels on wine jars carrying the name Gibeon, which identified the place. Source: Penn Museum, Expedition Magazine, "The Wine Industry at Gibeon: 1959 Discoveries".
- Fifty-four jar handles from the great rock-cut pool each carried the name and address of the maker of the wine. Source: Penn Museum, Expedition Magazine, "The Wine Industry at Gibeon: 1959 Discoveries".
- The pool has a round stairway of 79 steps cut into the rock, leading down to a spring. Source: Penn Museum, Expedition Magazine, "The Wine Industry at Gibeon: 1959 Discoveries".
- In 1959 the team found thirty-eight rock-cut cellars for storing wine. Source: Penn Museum, Expedition Magazine, "The Wine Industry at Gibeon: 1959 Discoveries".
Named in 44 verses. First named in Joshua 9:3. Open the verse

Gidom גִּדְעֹם1 placeOpen country. "a cutting down" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gidomגִּדְעֹם

Say it: gid-om

BDB: "a cutting down"

Strong’s (H1440): from H1438 (גָּדַע); a cutting (i.e. desolation)

First in: Judges 20:45 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Open country.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Rimmon.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 20:45. Open the verse

Gihon גִּיחוֹן1 placeSpring. "bursting forth" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gihonגִּיחוֹן

Say it: gi-chon

BDB: "bursting forth"

Strong’s (H1521): or (shortened) גִּחוֹן; from H1518 (גִּיחַ)lemma גּיחַ missing vowel, corrected to גִּיחַ; stream

First in: Genesis 2:13 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Spring.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Gihon Spring.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Genesis 2:13. Open the verse

Gilboa גִּלְבֹּעַ1 place"swollen heap" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gilboaגִּלְבֹּעַ

Say it: gil-bo-a

BDB: "swollen heap"

Strong’s (H1533): from H1530 (גַּל) and H1158 (בָּעָה); fountain of ebullition

First in: 1 Samuel 28:4 Open the verse

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 3 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 28:4. Open the verse

Gilboa, Mount — see Mount Gilboa (M and N page).

Gilead גִּלְעָד1 placeLand or region. "rocky region" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gileadגִּלְעָד

Say it: gil-ad

BDB: "rocky region"

Strong’s (H1568): probably from H1567 (גַּלְעֵד)

First in: Genesis 31:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: The land of Manasseh.
Site today: Gilead.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.
Named in 90 verses. First named in Genesis 31:21. Open the verse

Gilgal גִּלְגָּל2 places"a wheel, rolling" (BDB)

“And Jehovah said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of that place was called Gilgal, unto this day.”

The Bible says: Joshua 5:9 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gilgalגִּלְגָּל

Say it: gil-gal

BDB: "a wheel, rolling"

Strong’s (H1537): the same as H1536 (גִּלְגָּל) (with the article as a properly, noun)

First in: 2 Kings 2:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Gelilothגְּלִילוֹת

Say it: ge-li-lot

Strong’s (H1553): plural of H1552 (גְלִילָה); circles

First in: Joshua 18:17 Open the verse

Hebrew · Beth-gilgalבֵּית הַגִּלְגָּל

Say it: bet hag-gil-gal

Strong’s (H1019): from H1004 (בַּיִת) and H1537 (גִּלְגָּל) with the article interposed; house of Gilgal (or rolling)

First in: Nehemiah 12:29 Open the verse

Hebrew · Gibeath-haaraloth

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): עׇרְלָה (H6190), גִּבְעָה (H1389).

First in: Joshua 5:3 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Geliloth, Beth-gilgal, Gibeath-haaraloth.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:7); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:17).
Site today: Khirbet el Mefjir.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Bedhat esh Sha’ab; El ’Unuq; Tell el Jurn.
OpenBible.info draws on 33 reference books for this place.
Named in 40 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 11:30. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Jiljilyya.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Gilgal.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 2 Kings 2:1. Open the verse

Giloh גִּלֹה1 placeCity or town. open (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gilohגִּלֹה

Say it: gi-loh

Strong’s (H1542): or (fully) גִּילֹה; from H1540 (גָּלָה); open

First in: Joshua 15:51 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:51).
Site today: Near Khirbet Rabud.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Dahriya; Khirbet Jala.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 15:51. Open the verse

Gimzo גִּמְזוֹ1 placeCity or town. "fertile in sycamores" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gimzoגִּמְזוֹ

Say it: gim-zo

BDB: "fertile in sycamores"

Strong’s (H1579): of uncertain derivation

First in: 2 Chronicles 28:18 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Jimzu.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tel Hasi.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 28:18. Open the verse

Gittaim גִּתָּ֑יִם1 placeCity or town. "two winepresses" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gittaimגִּתָּ֑יִם

Say it: git-ta-yim

BDB: "two winepresses"

Strong’s (H1664): dual of H1660 (גַּת); double winepress

First in: 2 Samuel 4:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Ras Abu Hamid.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Ramla; The same place as Gath-padalla; Al Burj.
OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 4:3. Open the verse

Goah גֹּעָה1 placeHill. "bellowing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Goahגֹּעָה

Say it: go-ah

King James Version spelling: Goath

BDB: "bellowing"

Strong’s (H1601): feminine active participle of H1600 (גָּעָה); lowing

First in: Jeremiah 31:39 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Hill.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 31:39. Open the verse

Gob — another name of Gezer.

Gog גּוֹג1 place"mountain" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Gogגּוֹג

Say it: gog

BDB: "mountain"

Strong’s (H1463): of uncertain derivation

First in: Ezekiel 38:2 Open the verse

Greek · GogΓώγ

Say it: Gōg

Strong’s (G1136): of Hebrew origin (H1463)

BDB, for the Hebrew name גּוֹג (H1463): "mountain"

First in: Revelation 20:8 Open the verse

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 8 verses. First named in Ezekiel 38:2. Open the verse

Golan גּוֹלָן1 placeCity or town. "their captivity: their rejoicing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Golanגּוֹלָן

Say it: go-lan

BDB: "their captivity: their rejoicing"

Strong’s (H1474): from H1473 (גּוֹלָה); captive

First in: Deuteronomy 4:43 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: The Bible says “Golan in Bashan” (Deuteronomy 4:43).
Site today: Saham al Jawlan.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 4:43. Open the verse

Golgotha Γολγοθᾶ1 placeHill. the skull (Strong's)

“And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, The place of a skull,”

The Bible says: Matthew 27:33 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Greek

Greek · GolgothaΓολγοθᾶ

Say it: Golgotha

Strong’s (G1115): of Chaldee origin (compare H1538); the skull

First in: Matthew 27:33 Open the verse

Greek · Skullκρανίον

Say it: kranion

King James Version spelling: Calvary

Strong’s (G2898): diminutive of a derivative of the base of G2768 (κέρας); a skull ("cranium")

First in: Matthew 27:33 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Hill.
Other names: Skull.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Taylor Golgotha.
OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Matthew 27:33. Open the verse

Gomer1 placeLand or region.

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Site today: Asia Minor.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 38:6. Open the verse

Gomorrah עֲמֹרָה1 placeCity or town. a (ruined) heap (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Gomorrahעֲמֹרָה

Say it: a-mo-rah

Strong’s (H6017): from H6014 (עָמַר); a (ruined) heap

First in: Genesis 10:19 Open the verse

Greek · GomorrahΓόμορρα

Say it: Gomorra

King James Version spelling: Gomorrha

Strong’s (G1116): of Hebrew origin (H6017)

First in: Matthew 10:15 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In the Valley of Siddim.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Numeira; In the region north of the Dead Sea; Tall Iktanu.
OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.
Named in 24 verses. First named in Genesis 10:19. Open the verse

Goshen גֹּ֫שֶׁן2 places"drawing near" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Goshenגֹּ֫שֶׁן

Say it: go-shen

BDB: "drawing near"

Strong’s (H1657): probably of Egyptian origin

First in: Genesis 45:10 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Goshen.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 44 reference books for this place.
Named in 11 verses. First named in Genesis 45:10. Open the verse
Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: The area around Goshen.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 10:41. Open the verse

Gozan גּוֹזָן1 placeCity or town. "a cutting off" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gozanגּוֹזָן

Say it: go-zan

BDB: "a cutting off"

Strong’s (H1470): probably from H1468 (גּוּז); a quarry (as a place of cutting stones)

First in: 2 Kings 17:6 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tell Halaf.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in 2 Kings 17:6. Open the verse

Great Sea גָּדוֹל1 placeSea or lake. "the great one" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Great Seaגָּדוֹל

Say it: ga-dol

BDB: "the great one"

Strong’s (H1419): or גָּדֹל; (shortened) from H1431 (גָּדַל)

First in: Numbers 34:6 Open the verse

Hebrew · Sea of the Philistinesפְּלִשְׁתִּי

Say it: pe-lish-ti

BDB: "immigrants"

Strong’s (H6430): patrial from H6429 (פְּלֶשֶׁת)

First in: Exodus 23:31 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Sea or lake.
Other names: Sea of the Philistines.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Mediterranean Sea.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 13 verses. First named in Exodus 23:31. Open the verse

Great Sidon — another name of Sidon (S page).

Greece יָוָן1 placeLand or region. "Ionia" or "Greece" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Greeceיָוָן

Say it: ya-van

King James Version spelling: Grecia

BDB: "Ionia" or "Greece"

Strong’s (H3120): probably from the same as H3196 (יַיִן); effervescing (i.e. hot and active)

First in: Isaiah 66:19 Open the verse

Greek · GreeceἙλλάς

Say it: Hellas

Strong’s (G1671): of uncertain affinity

First in: Acts 20:2 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Greece.
Site today: Greece.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 11 verses. First named in Isaiah 66:19. Open the verse

Guard Gate מַטָּרָה1 placeGate.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gate of the Guardמַטָּרָה

Say it: mat-ta-rah

Strong’s (H4307): or מַטָּרָה; from H5201 (נָטַר)

First in: Nehemiah 12:39 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Gate.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Nehemiah 12:39. Open the verse

Gudgodah — another name of Hor-haggidgad (H and I page).

Gulloth-mayim1 placeSpring.

The place

Kind: Spring.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Site today: Near Debir.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:19. Open the verse

Gur גּוּר1 placeHill. "sojourning" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gurגּוּר

Say it: gur

BDB: "sojourning"

Strong’s (H1483): the same as H1482 (גּוּר)

First in: 2 Kings 9:27 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Hill.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet en Najjar.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: In the region between Ibleam and Megiddo.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Kings 9:27. Open the verse

Gurbaal גּוּר־בָּ֑֫עַל1 placeCity or town. "dwelling of Baal" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gurbaalגּוּר־בָּ֑֫עַל

Say it: gur-ba-al

BDB: "dwelling of Baal"

Strong’s (H1485): from H1481 (גּוּר) and H1168 (בַּעַל); dwelling of Baal

First in: 2 Chronicles 26:7 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Edom.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Jagur; Jebel Nebi Harun.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 26:7. Open the verse