Names of Places: M and N

150 names, from Maacah to North Gate. Tap a name to open its card.

M

114 names.

Maacah מַעֲכָה1 placeLand or region. "oppression" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maacahמַעֲכָה

Say it: ma-a-khah

King James Version spelling: Maachah

BDB: "oppression"

Strong’s (H4601): or מַעֲכָת; (Joshua 13:13), from H4600 (מָעַךְ); depression

First in: Joshua 13:13 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Syria.

    Site today: Maacah.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.

    Named in 11 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 3:14. Open the verse

Maarath מַעֲרָת1 placeCity or town. "bareness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maarathמַעֲרָת

Say it: ma-a-rat

BDB: "bareness"

Strong’s (H4638): a form of H4630 (מַעֲרָה); waste

First in: Joshua 15:59 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:59).

    Site today: Khirbet Qufin.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet ez Zawiya; The same place as Maroth; Khirbet el Hubeila.

    OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:59. Open the verse

Maareh-geba1 placeOpen country.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maareh-geba

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מַעֲרֶה (H4629), גֶּ֫בַע (H1387).

First in: Judges 20:33 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Open country.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Gibeah.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 20:33. Open the verse

Macedonia Μακεδονία1 placeLand or region. a Macedon (Macedonian) (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · MacedoniaΜακεδονία

Say it: Makedonia

Strong’s (G3109): from G3110 (Μακεδών)

First in: Acts 16:9 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · MacedoniaΜακεδών

Say it: Makedōn

Strong’s (G3110): of uncertain derivation; a Macedon (Macedonian)

First in: Acts 16:9 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Macedonia.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 26 verses. First named in Acts 16:9. Open the verse

Machbena1 placeCity or town.

The place

  1. 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: Cabbon.

    Site today: Khirbet Hebra.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Meconah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:49. Open the verse

Machpelah מַכְפֵּלָה1 placeCity or town. "double" or "portion" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Machpelahמַכְפֵּלָה

Say it: makh-pe-lah

BDB: "double" or "portion"

Strong’s (H4375): from H3717 (כָּפַל); a fold

First in: Genesis 23:9 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Cave of the Patriarchs.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Genesis 23:9. Open the verse

Madmannah מַדְמַנָּה1 placeCity or town. "dunghill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Madmannahמַדְמַנָּה

Say it: mad-man-nah

BDB: "dunghill"

Strong’s (H4089): a variation for H4087 (מַדְמֵנָה)

First in: Joshua 15:31 Open the verse

Hebrew · Beth-marcabothבֵּית מַרְכָּבוֹת

Say it: bet ham-mar-ka-vot

Strong’s (H1024): or (shortened) בֵּית מַרְכָּבוֹת; from H1004 (בַּיִת) and the plural of H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) (with or without the article interposed); place of (the) chariots

First in: Joshua 19:5 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Beth-marcaboth.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:31); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:5).

    Site today: Khirbet Tatrit.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Umm ed Demineh; Minieh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 15:31. Open the verse

Madmen מַדְמֵן1 placeCity or town. "dunghill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Madmenמַדְמֵן

Say it: mad-men

BDB: "dunghill"

Strong’s (H4086): from the same as H1828 (דֹּמֶן); dunghill

First in: Jeremiah 48:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Dimnah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Haraziya; The same place as Dibon.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 48:2. Open the verse

Madmenah מַדְמֵנָה1 placeCity or town. "dunghill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Madmenahמַדְמֵנָה

Say it: mad-me-nah

BDB: "dunghill"

Strong’s (H4088): the same as H4087 (מַדְמֵנָה)

First in: Isaiah 10:31 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Shufat.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Isawiya.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 10:31. Open the verse

Madon מָדוֹן1 placeCity or town. "strife" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Madonמָדוֹן

Say it: ma-don

BDB: "strife"

Strong’s (H4068): the same as H4067 (מָדוֹן)

First in: Joshua 11:1 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Merom.

    Site today: Tell el Khirbeh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Madin; Qarn Hattin.

    OpenBible.info draws on 29 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 11:1. Open the verse

Magadan Μαγδαλά, Μαγαδάν1 placeCity or town. the tower (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · MagadanΜαγδαλά, Μαγαδάν

Say it: Magdala, Magadan

King James Version spelling: Magdala

Strong’s (G3093): of Chaldee origin (compare H4026); the tower

First in: Matthew 15:39 Open the verse

Greek · MagdaleneΜαγδαληνή

Say it: Magdalēnē

Strong’s (G3094): feminine of a derivative of G3093 (Μαγδαλά); a female Magdalene

First in: Matthew 27:56 Open the verse

Greek · DalmanuthaΔαλμανουθά

Say it: Dalmanoutha

Strong’s (G1148): probably of Chaldee origin

First in: Mark 8:10 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Dalmanutha, Magdalene.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Magdala.

    Site today: Majdal.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Along the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 14 verses. First named in Matthew 15:39. Open the verse

Magbish מַגְבִּישׁ1 placeCity or town. "congregating" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Magbishמַגְבִּישׁ

Say it: mag-bish

BDB: "congregating"

Strong’s (H4019): from the same as H1378 (גָּבִישׁ); stiffening

First in: Ezra 2:30 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khirbet el Makhbiyeh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Qanan Mugheimis.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezra 2:30. Open the verse

Magdalene — another name of Magadan.
Magog מָגוֹג1 placeLand or region. "land of Gog" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Magogמָגוֹג

Say it: ma-gog

BDB: "land of Gog"

Strong’s (H4031): from H1463 (גּוֹג)

First in: Ezekiel 38:2 Open the verse

Greek · MagogΜαγώγ

Say it: Magōg

Strong’s (G3098): of Hebrew origin (H4031)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מָגוֹג (H4031): "land of Gog"

First in: Revelation 20:8 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Asia.

    Same place as: Lydia.

    Site today: Lydia.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Scythia.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Ezekiel 38:2. Open the verse

Mahalab — another name of Ahlab (A page).
Mahanaim מַחֲנַיִם1 placeCity or town. "two camps" (BDB)

“And Jacob said when he saw them, This is God’s host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.”

The Bible says: Genesis 32:2 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mahanaimמַחֲנַיִם

Say it: ma-cha-na-yim

BDB: "two camps"

Strong’s (H4266): dual of H4264 (מַחֲנֶה); double camp

First in: Genesis 32:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Gad (Joshua 13:26); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Manasseh (Joshua 13:30).

    Site today: Tell edh Dhahab el Gharbi.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Tell Hejaj; Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh; Tell er Reheil.

    OpenBible.info draws on 37 reference books for this place.

    Named in 13 verses. First named in Genesis 32:2. Open the verse

Mahaneh-dan מַחֲנֵה־דָ֑ן1 placeCamp on the journey. "camp of Dan" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mahaneh-danמַחֲנֵה־דָ֑ן

Say it: ma-cha-neh-dan

BDB: "camp of Dan"

Strong’s (H4265): from H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) and H1835 (דָּן); camp of Dan

First in: Judges 13:25 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In the region between Eshtaol and Zorah.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Judges 13:25. Open the verse

Makaz מָקַץ1 placeCity or town. "end" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Makazמָקַץ

Say it: ma-qats

BDB: "end"

Strong’s (H4739): from H7112 (קָצַץ); end

First in: 1 Kings 4:9 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Deir Muheisin.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Horbat Avimor; In the Valley of Aijalon; Khirbet Deir Shubeib.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Kings 4:9. Open the verse

Makheloth מַקְהֵלֹת1 placeCamp on the journey. "place of assembly" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Makhelothמַקְהֵלֹת

Say it: maq-he-lot

BDB: "place of assembly"

Strong’s (H4722): plural of H4721 (מַקְהֵל) (feminine); assemblies

First in: Numbers 33:25 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Kuntillet Ajrud.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    OpenBible.info draws on 5 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:25. Open the verse

Makkedah מַקֵּדָה1 placeCity or town. "place of shepherds" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Makkedahמַקֵּדָה

Say it: maq-qe-dah

BDB: "place of shepherds"

Strong’s (H4719): from the same as H5348 (נָקֹד) in the denominative sense of herding (compare H5349 (נֹקֵד)); fold

First in: Joshua 10:10 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:41).

    Site today: Khirbet el Qom.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Beit Maqdum; Tell Beit Mirsim; Tel Goded.

    OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.

    Named in 8 verses. First named in Joshua 10:10. Open the verse

Malta Μελίτη1 placeIsland.

The name in Greek

Greek · MaltaΜελίτη

Say it: Melitē

King James Version spelling: Melita

Strong’s (G3194): of uncertain origin

First in: Acts 28:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Island.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Malta.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 28:1. Open the verse

Mamre מַמְרֵא1 placeCity or town. "strength" or "fatness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mamreמַמְרֵא

Say it: mam-re

BDB: "strength" or "fatness"

Strong’s (H4471): from H4754 (מָרָא)(in the sense of vigor); lusty

First in: Genesis 13:18 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ramat el Khalil.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Ain Sebta; Khirbet Nimreh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 10 verses. First named in Genesis 13:18. Open the verse

Manahath מָנַ֫חַת1 placeCity or town. "rest" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Manahathמָנַ֫חַת

Say it: ma-na-chat

BDB: "rest"

Strong’s (H4506): from H5117 (נוּחַ); rest

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:6 Open the verse

Hebrew · Nohahמְנוּחָה

Say it: me-nu-chah

Strong’s (H4496): or מְנֻחָה; feminine of H4495 (מָנוֹחַ)

First in: Judges 20:43 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Nohah.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: El Malha.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Mehna.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Judges 20:43. Open the verse

Maon מָעוֹן1 placeCity or town. "habitation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maonמָעוֹן

Say it: ma-on

BDB: "habitation"

Strong’s (H4584): the same as H4583 (מָעוֹן); a residence

First in: Joshua 15:55 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:55).

    Site today: Tel Main.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in Joshua 15:55. Open the verse

Marah מָרָה1 placeSea or lake. "bitter" (BDB)

“And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.”

The Bible says: Exodus 15:23 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Marahמָרָה

Say it: ma-rah

BDB: "bitter"

Strong’s (H4785): the same as H4751 (מַר) feminine; bitter

First in: Exodus 15:23 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Sea or lake or Spring.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ain Hawarah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Bir Mara; Uyun Musa; Bitter Lakes.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Exodus 15:23. Open the verse

Mareal מַרְעֲלָה1 placeCity or town. "trembling" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Marealמַרְעֲלָה

Say it: mar-a-lah

King James Version spelling: Maralah

BDB: "trembling"

Strong’s (H4831): from H7477 (רָעַל); perhaps, earthquake

First in: Joshua 19:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:11).

    Site today: Tell Thorah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tell el Ghaltah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:11. Open the verse

Mareshah מָרֵשָׁה1 placeCity or town. "crest of a hill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mareshahמָרֵשָׁה

Say it: mar-e-shah

BDB: "crest of a hill"

Strong’s (H4762): or מַרֵשָׁה; formed like H4761 (מַרְאָשָׁה); summit

First in: Joshua 15:44 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:44).

    Site today: Tel Maresha.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Joshua 15:44. Open the verse

Maroth מָרוֹ1 placeCity or town. "bitterness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Marothמָרוֹ

Say it: ma-rot

BDB: "bitterness"

Strong’s (H4796): plural of H4751 (מַר) feminine; bitter springs

First in: Micah 1:12 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Maarath.

    Site today: Khirbet Qufin.

    How sure: Unknown.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Micah 1:12. Open the verse

Mashal — another name of Mishal.
Masrekah מַשְׂרֵקָה1 placeCity or town. "vineyard of noble vines" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Masrekahמַשְׂרֵקָה

Say it: mas-re-qah

BDB: "vineyard of noble vines"

Strong’s (H4957): a form for H7796 (שׂוֹרֵק) used denominatively; vineyard

First in: Genesis 36:36 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Edom.

    Site today: Near Jebel el Musraq.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 36:36. Open the verse

Massah מַסָּה1 placeCamp on the journey. "temptation" (BDB)

“And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the striving of the children of Israel, and because they tempted Jehovah, saying, Is Jehovah among us, or not?”

The Bible says: Exodus 17:7 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Massahמַסָּה

Say it: mas-sah

BDB: "temptation"

Strong’s (H4532): the same as H4531 (מַסָּה)

First in: Exodus 17:7 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Meribah.

    Site today: Near Wadi Rufaiyil.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Rephidim; The same place as Kadesh-barnea.

    OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in Exodus 17:7. Open the verse

Mattanah מַתָּנָה1 placeCity or town. "gift of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mattanahמַתָּנָה

Say it: mat-ta-nah

BDB: "gift of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4980): the same as H4979 (מַתָּנָה)

First in: Numbers 21:18 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khirbet el Medeiyineh.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Ir-moab.

    OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 21:18. Open the verse

Mearah מְעָרָה1 placeCity or town. "cave" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mearahמְעָרָה

Say it: me-a-rah

BDB: "cave"

Strong’s (H4632): the same as H4631 (מְעָרָה); cave

First in: Joshua 13:4 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Jezzine.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Along Wadi Ara; El Mghairiye; En Iron.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 13:4. Open the verse

Meconah מְכֹנָה1 placeCity or town. "foundation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meconahמְכֹנָה

Say it: me-kho-nah

King James Version spelling: Mekonah

BDB: "foundation"

Strong’s (H4368): the same as H4350 (מְכוֹנָה); a base

First in: Nehemiah 11:28 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Madmannah.

    Site today: Khirbet Tatrit.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Umm ed Demineh; Tell esh Sharia.

    OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Nehemiah 11:28. Open the verse

Mede — another name of Media.
Medeba מֵידְבָא1 placeCity or town. "water of rest" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Medebaמֵידְבָא

Say it: me-de-va

BDB: "water of rest"

Strong’s (H4311): from H4325 (מַיִם) and H1679 (דֹּבֶא); water of quiet

First in: Numbers 21:30 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Reuben (Joshua 13:16).

    Site today: Madaba.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in Numbers 21:30. Open the verse

Medes — another name of Media.
Media מָדַי1 placeLand or region. "middle land" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Mediaמָדַי

Say it: ma-day

BDB: "middle land"

Strong’s (H4074): of foreign derivation

First in: Esther 1:3 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Medeמָדִי

Say it: ma-da-ah

BDB: "middle land"

Strong’s (H4075): patrial from H4074 (מָדַי)

First in: Daniel 11:1 Open the verse

Aramaic · Medeמָדַי

Say it: ma-day

BDB: "middle land"

Strong’s (H4076): (Aramaic) corresponding to H4074 (מָדַי)

First in: Ezra 6:2 Open the verse

Greek · MedesΜῆδος

Say it: Mēdos

Strong’s (G3370): of foreign origin (compare H4074); a Median

First in: Acts 2:9 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Other names: Mede, Medes.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Media.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 22 verses. First named in 2 Kings 17:6. Open the verse

Megiddo מְגִדּוֹ1 placeCity or town. rendezvous (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Megiddoמְגִדּוֹ

Say it: me-gid-don

Strong’s (H4023): (Zechariah H12 (אַבְדָן)) or מְגִדּוֹ; from H1413 (גָּדַד); rendezvous

First in: Joshua 12:21 Open the verse

Greek · ArmageddonἈρμαγεδδών

Say it: Armageddōn

Strong’s (G717): of Hebrew origin (H2022 and H4023)

First in: Revelation 16:16 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Armageddon.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Manasseh (Joshua 17:11).

    Site today: Tel Megiddo.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    History

    • Megiddo overlooks the Plain of Esdraelon (the Valley of Jezreel) and controlled a much-used pass on the trade route between Egypt and Mesopotamia. The Egyptian king Thutmose III captured it about 1468 B.C. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Megiddo".
    • Megiddo, with Hazor and Beer Sheba, was added to the World Heritage List in 2005 as the "Biblical Tels". Together these cities controlled trade routes to the north-east and south. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba".
    • Its group of temples from the Early Bronze Age has no equal for the number of temples in it. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba".
    • Like the other two tels, it has the remains of an underground system for collecting water from the Iron Age. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba".
    • It was dug by the German Oriental Society (1903 to 1905) and by the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago (1925 to 1939). The word Armageddon is thought to come from Megiddo. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Megiddo".

    Named in 13 verses. First named in Joshua 12:21. Open the verse

Me-jarkon מֵי הַיַּרְקוֹן1 placeRiver. "waters of yellowness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Me-jarkonמֵי הַיַּרְקוֹן

Say it: me hay-yar-qon

BDB: "waters of yellowness"

Strong’s (H4313): from H4325 (מַיִם) and H3420 (יֵרָקוֹן) with the art. interposed; water of the yellowness

First in: Joshua 19:46 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: River or City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:46).

    Site today: Yarkon River.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Ayalon River; Tell Qasile; Tel Gerisa.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:46. Open the verse

Memphis נֹף1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Memphisנֹף

Say it: noph

King James Version spelling: Noph

Strong’s (H5297): a variation of H4644 (מֹף)

First in: Isaiah 19:13 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Memphisמֹף

Say it: moph

Strong’s (H4644): of Egyptian origin

First in: Hosea 9:6 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Memphis.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 8 verses. First named in Isaiah 19:13. Open the verse

Mephaath מֵיפַ֫עַת1 placeCity or town. "splendour" or "height" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mephaathמֵיפַ֫עַת

Say it: mo-pha-at

BDB: "splendour" or "height"

Strong’s (H4158): (Jeremiah 48:21) or מֵיפַעַת; or מֵפַעַת; from H3313 (יָפַע); illuminative

First in: Joshua 13:18 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Reuben (Joshua 13:18).

    Site today: Umm ar Rasas.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tell Jawah; Khirbet Nefaah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 13:18. Open the verse

Merathaim — another name of Babylon (B to D page).
Meribah מְרִיבָה2 places"strife" or "contention" (BDB)

“And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the striving of the children of Israel, and because they tempted Jehovah, saying, Is Jehovah among us, or not?”

The Bible says: Exodus 17:7 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meribahמְרִיבָה

Say it: me-ri-vah

BDB: "strife" or "contention"

Strong’s (H4809): the same as H4808 (מְרִיבָה)

First in: Exodus 17:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Meribah-kadesh

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מְרִיבָה (H4809), קָדֵשׁ (H6946).

First in: Deuteronomy 32:51 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Rephidim.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Exodus 17:7. Open the verse

  2. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Meribah-kadesh.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Kadesh-barnea.

    Site today: Ain el Qudeirat.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 8 verses. First named in Numbers 20:13. Open the verse

Meribah-kadesh — another name of Meribah.
Merom מֵרוֹם1 placeSea or lake. "high place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meromמֵרוֹם

Say it: me-rom

BDB: "high place"

Strong’s (H4792): formed like H4791 (מָרוֹם); height

First in: Joshua 11:5 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Sea or lake or Pool or Spring or Stream bed (wadi).

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: En Meron.

    How sure: Unknown.

    Other sites proposed: Birket Hafour el Ahmar; Bint Jbeil water storage; Nahal Arbel.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 11:5. Open the verse

Meronoth1 placeCity or town.

The place

  1. 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.

    Site today: Near Mizpah.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Beitunia.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:30. Open the verse

Meroz מֵרוֹז1 placeCity or town. "refuge" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Merozמֵרוֹז

Say it: me-roz

BDB: "refuge"

Strong’s (H4789): of uncertain derivation

First in: Judges 5:23 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khirbet Marus.

    How sure: Unknown.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Shimron-meron.

    OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 5:23. Open the verse

Mesha מֵשָׁא1 placeLand or region. "freedom" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshaמֵשָׁא

Say it: me-sah

BDB: "freedom"

Strong’s (H4852): of foreign derivation

First in: Genesis 10:30 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Massa.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Mocha; Mesene.

    OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 10:30. Open the verse

Meshech מֶ֫שֶׁךְ1 placeLand or region. "drawing out" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshechמֶ֫שֶׁךְ

Say it: me-shekh

King James Version spelling: Mesech

BDB: "drawing out"

Strong’s (H4902): the same in form as H4901 (מֶשֶׁךְ), but probably of foreign derivation

First in: Psalm 120:5 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Asia.

    Site today: The area around Gordion.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in Psalm 120:5. Open the verse

Meshech-Tubal1 placeNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshech-Tubal

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מֶ֫שֶׁךְ (H4902), תּוּבַל (H8422).

King James Version spelling: Meshech

First in: Ezekiel 32:26 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Region: Asia.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 32:26. Open the verse

Mesopotamia אֲרַם נַהֲרַיִם1 placeLand or region. "Aram of the two rivers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Mesopotamiaאֲרַם נַהֲרַיִם

Say it: a-ram na-ha-ra-yim

BDB: "Aram of the two rivers"

Strong’s (H763): from H758 (אֲרָם) and the dual of H5104 (נָהָר)

First in: Genesis 24:10 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Mesopotamiaאֲרָם

Say it: a-ram

BDB: "exalted"

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

First in: Judges 3:10 Open the verse

Greek · MesopotamiaΜεσοποταμία

Say it: Mesopotamia

Strong’s (G3318): from G3319 (μέσος) and G4215 (ποταμός)

First in: Acts 2:9 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Aram-naharaim.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.

    Named in 7 verses. First named in Genesis 24:10. Open the verse

Metheg-ammah — another name of Gath (E to G page).
Michmash מִכְמָס, מִכְמָשׂ1 placeCity or town. "hidden" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Michmashמִכְמָס, מִכְמָשׂ

Say it: mikh-mas

BDB: "hidden"

Strong’s (H4363): (Ezra 2:2 or מִכְמָשׁ; or מִכְמַשׁ; (Nehemiah 11:31), from H3647 (כָּמַס); hidden

First in: 1 Samuel 13:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mukhmas.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet el Hara el Fawqa.

    OpenBible.info draws on 33 reference books for this place.

    Named in 11 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 13:2. Open the verse

Michmethath מִכְמְתָת1 placeMountain. "hiding place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Michmethathמִכְמְתָת

Say it: mikh-me-tat

King James Version spelling: Michmethah

BDB: "hiding place"

Strong’s (H4366): apparently from an unused root meaning to hide; concealment

First in: Joshua 16:6 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain or River or City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Ephraim (Joshua 16:6); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Manasseh (Joshua 17:7).

    Site today: Khirbet en Nabi.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Ibn Naser; Mount Kabir; Wadi Bedan.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 16:6. Open the verse

Middin מִדִּין1 placeCity or town. "measures" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Middinמִדִּין

Say it: mid-din

BDB: "measures"

Strong’s (H4081): a variation for H4080 (מִדְיָן)

First in: Joshua 15:61 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:61).

    Site today: Khirbet Abu Tabaq.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Qashr el Yahud; Hyrcania.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:61. Open the verse

Middle Gate1 placeGate.

The place

  1. Kind: Gate.

    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: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as the Gate of the Foundation; The same place as the Ephraim Gate; The same place as the Fish Gate.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 39:3. Open the verse

Midian מִדְיָן1 placeLand or region. "strife" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Midianמִדְיָן

Say it: mid-yan

BDB: "strife"

Strong’s (H4080): the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן)

First in: Genesis 36:35 Open the verse

Greek · MidianΜαδιάν

Say it: Madian

King James Version spelling: Madian

Strong’s (G3099): of Hebrew origin (H4080)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מִדְיָן (H4080): "strife"

First in: Acts 7:29 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Midianiteמְדָנִי

Say it: me-da-ni

Strong’s (H4092): a variation of H4084 (מִדְיָנִי)

First in: Genesis 37:36 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Edom.

    Site today: Midian.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 59 verses. First named in Genesis 36:35. Open the verse

Migdal-el מִגְדַּל־אֵל1 placeCity or town. "tower of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Migdal-elמִגְדַּל־אֵל

Say it: mig-dal-el

BDB: "tower of God"

Strong’s (H4027): from H4026 (מִגְדָּל) and H410 (אֵל); tower of God

First in: Joshua 19:38 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:38).

    Site today: Majdel Selem.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Near Yiron; Khirbet el Mejdel; The same place as Magadan.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:38. Open the verse

Migdal-gad מִגְדַּל־גַּד1 placeCity or town. "tower of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Migdal-gadמִגְדַּל־גַּד

Say it: mig-dal-gad

BDB: "tower of God"

Strong’s (H4028): from H4026 (מִגְדָּל) and H1408 (גַּד); tower of Fortune

First in: Joshua 15:37 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:37).

    Site today: Khirbet el Mejdeleh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tel Hasi; Ed Dawaimeh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:37. Open the verse

Migdol מִגְדֹּל1 placeCity or town. "tower" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Migdolמִגְדֹּל

Say it: mig-dol

BDB: "tower"

Strong’s (H4024): or מִגְדֹּל; probably of Egyptian origin

First in: Exodus 14:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell el Herr.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Near Tell el Maskhuta; T-211; Jebel Abu Hasa.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Exodus 14:2. Open the verse

Migron מִגְרוֹן1 placeLand or region. "precipice" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Migronמִגְרוֹן

Say it: mig-ron

BDB: "precipice"

Strong’s (H4051): from H4048 (מָגַר); precipice

First in: 1 Samuel 14:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region or River or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell Maryam.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Nahal Mikhmash; The area around Mukhmas; Tell el Askar.

    OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 14:2. Open the verse

Miletus Μίλητος1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · MiletusΜίλητος

Say it: Milētos

King James Version spelling: Miletum

Strong’s (G3399): of uncertain origin

First in: Acts 20:15 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Miletus.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Acts 20:15. Open the verse

Millo מִלּוֹא1 placeFort. "rampart" or "mound" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Milloמִלּוֹא

Say it: mil-lo

BDB: "rampart" or "mound"

Strong’s (H4407): or מִלֹּא; (2 Kings 12:20), from H4390 (מָלֵא)

First in: 2 Samuel 5:9 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Fort or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Jerusalem.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Stepped Stone Structure; The same place as the City of David.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 5:9. Open the verse

Minni מִנִּי1 placeLand or region. "division" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Minniמִנִּי

Say it: min-ni

BDB: "division"

Strong’s (H4508): of foreign derivation

First in: Jeremiah 51:27 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: The area around Qalaichi.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 51:27. Open the verse

Minnith מִנִּית1 placeCity or town. "distribution" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Minnithמִנִּית

Say it: min-nit

BDB: "distribution"

Strong’s (H4511): from the same as H4482 (מֵן); enumeration

First in: Judges 11:33 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Umm el Hanafish.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Hamzeh; Khirbet el Yadudeh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Judges 11:33. Open the verse

Misgab מִשְׂגָּב1 placeCity or town. "height" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Misgabמִשְׂגָּב

Say it: mis-gav

BDB: "height"

Strong’s (H4869): from H7682 (שָׂגַב); properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge

First in: Jeremiah 48:1 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Moab.

    Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: not a proper name (fortress).

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 48:1. Open the verse

Mishal מִשְׁאָל1 placeCity or town. "entreaty" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mishalמִשְׁאָל

Say it: mish-al

King James Version spelling: Misheal

BDB: "entreaty"

Strong’s (H4861): from H7592 (שָׁאַל); request

First in: Joshua 19:26 Open the verse

Hebrew · Mashalמָשָׁל

Say it: ma-shal

BDB: "entreaty"

Strong’s (H4913): for H4861 (מִשְׁאָל)

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:74 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Mashal.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:26).

    Site today: Tell Keisan.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tell Bir el Gharbi; Tel Nahal.

    OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 19:26. Open the verse

Misrephoth-maim מִשְׂרְפוֹת מַיִם1 placeHill. "burnings of water" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Misrephoth-maimמִשְׂרְפוֹת מַיִם

Say it: mis-r-phot ma-yim

BDB: "burnings of water"

Strong’s (H4956): from the plural of H4955 (מִשְׂרָפָה) and H4325 (מַיִם); burnings of water

First in: Joshua 11:8 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Hill or River or City or town or Spring.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Litani River.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Ain Mesherfi; Khirbet el Musheirifeh; Srifa.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 11:8. Open the verse

Mithkah מִתְקָה1 placeCamp on the journey. "sweetness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mithkahמִתְקָה

Say it: mit-qah

King James Version spelling: Mithcah

BDB: "sweetness"

Strong’s (H4989): feminine of H4987 (מֹתֶק); sweetness

First in: Numbers 33:28 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Hashmonah.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Along Wadi abu Taqiya.

    OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:28. Open the verse

Mitylene Μιτυλήνη1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · MityleneΜιτυλήνη

Say it: Mitulēnē

Strong’s (G3412): for (abounding in shellfish)

First in: Acts 20:14 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ancient theater at Mitylene.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 20:14. Open the verse

Mizar, Mount — see Mount Mizar.
Mizpah מִצְפָּה1 placeCity or town. "watchtower" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Mizpahמִצְפָּה

Say it: mits-pah

BDB: "watchtower"

Strong’s (H4709): feminine of H4708 (מִצְפֶּה)

First in: Judges 20:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Mizpehמִצְפֶּה

Say it: mits-peh

BDB: "watchtower"

Strong’s (H4708): the same as H4707 (מִצְפֶּה)

First in: Joshua 18:26 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ramathaim-zophimרָמָתַיִם צוֹפִים

Say it: ra-ma-ta-yim tso-phim

Strong’s (H7436): from the dual of H7413 (רָמָה) and the plural of the active participle of H6822 (צָפָה); double height of watchers

First in: 1 Samuel 1:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ramahרָמָה

Say it: ra-mah

BDB: "hill"

Strong’s (H7414): the same as H7413 (רָמָה)

First in: 1 Samuel 1:19 Open the verse

Greek · ArimatheaἈριμαθαία

Say it: Arimathaia

Strong’s (G707): of Hebrew origin (H7414)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רָמָה (H7414): "hill"

First in: Matthew 27:57 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Mizpeh, Ramah, Ramathaim-zophim, Arimathea.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:26).

    Site today: Tell en Nasbeh.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Nabi Samwil.

    OpenBible.info draws on 42 reference books for this place.

    Named in 50 verses. First named in Joshua 18:26. Open the verse

Mizpeh מִצְפֶּה1 placeCity or town. "watchtower" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mizpehמִצְפֶּה

Say it: mits-peh

BDB: "watchtower"

Strong’s (H4708): the same as H4707 (מִצְפֶּה)

First in: Joshua 15:38 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:38).

    Site today: Tel Nagila.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tell es Safi; Khirbet er Ras.

    OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:38. Open the verse

Mizpeh, Valley of — see Valley of Mizpeh (T to Z page).
Moab מוֹאָב1 placeLand or region. "of his father" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Moabמוֹאָב

Say it: mo-av

BDB: "of his father"

Strong’s (H4124): from a prolonged form of the prepositional prefix m-and H1 (אָב); from (her (the mother's)) father

First in: Genesis 19:37 Open the verse

Hebrew · Moabiteמוֹאָבִי

Say it: mo-a-vi

Strong’s (H4125): feminine מוֹאָבִיָּה; or מוֹאָבִיתxlit Môwâbîyth corrected to Môwʼâbîyth; patronymical from H4124 (מוֹאָב)

First in: Deuteronomy 2:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Edom.

    Site today: Moab.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 29 reference books for this place.

    Named in 160 verses. First named in Genesis 19:37. Open the verse

Moab Plains1 placeLand or region.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · plains of Moab

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מוֹאָב (H4124), עֲרָבָה (H6160).

First in: Numbers 22:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Moab.

    Site today: Moab.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 12 verses. First named in Numbers 22:1. Open the verse

Moladah מוֹלָדָה1 placeCity or town. "birth" or "race" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Moladahמוֹלָדָה

Say it: mo-la-dah

BDB: "birth" or "race"

Strong’s (H4137): from H3205 (יָלַד); birth

First in: Joshua 15:26 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:26); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:2).

    Site today: Khirbet el Waten.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tel Malhata; Khirbet Kuseife; Tel Yeshua.

    OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 15:26. Open the verse

Moreh מוֹרֶה2 places"teacher" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Morehמוֹרֶה

Say it: mo-reh

BDB: "teacher"

Strong’s (H4176): or מֹרֶה; the same as H4175 (מוֹרֶה)

First in: Genesis 12:6 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: Tree.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Shechem.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Other sites proposed: In Shechem; The same place as the Diviners’ Oak.

    OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 12:6. Open the verse

  2. Kind: Hill.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Givat HaMoreh.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 7:1. Open the verse

Moresheth מוֹרֶ֫שֶׁת גַּת1 placeCity or town. "possession of Gath" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Moresheth-gathמוֹרֶ֫שֶׁת גַּת

Say it: mo-re-shet gat

BDB: "possession of Gath"

Strong’s (H4182): from H3423 (יָרַשׁ) and H1661 (גַּת); possession of Gath

First in: Micah 1:14 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Moresheth-gath.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tel Goded.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tel Zayit; Tell Eton; The same place as Mareshah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 34 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Jeremiah 26:18. Open the verse

Moresheth-gath — another name of Moresheth.
Moriah, Mount — see Mount Moriah.
Mortar מַכְתֵּשׁ1 placePart of a city. "a mortar" or "deep hollow" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mortarמַכְתֵּשׁ

Say it: makh-tesh

King James Version spelling: Maktesh

BDB: "a mortar" or "deep hollow"

Strong’s (H4389): the same as H4388 (מַכְתֵּשׁ)

First in: Zephaniah 1:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Part of a city.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Jerusalem.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Zephaniah 1:11. Open the verse

Moserah מוֹסֵרָה1 place"bonds" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Moserahמוֹסֵרָה

Say it: mo-se-rah

King James Version spelling: Mosera

BDB: "bonds"

Strong’s (H4149): or (plural) מֹסְרוֹת feminine of H4147 (מוֹסֵר); correction or corrections

First in: Deuteronomy 10:6 Open the verse

The place

  1. Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Deuteronomy 10:6. Open the verse

Moseroth מֹסֵרוֹת1 placeCamp on the journey. "bonds" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Moserothמֹסֵרוֹת

Say it: mo-se-rot

BDB: "bonds"

Strong’s (H4149): or (plural) מֹסְרוֹת feminine of H4147 (מוֹסֵר); correction or corrections

First in: Numbers 33:30 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Mount Hor.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Near Birein; Avdat.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:30. Open the verse

Most Holy Place קֹ֫דֶשׁ קֹ֫דֶשׁ1 placeAltar. a sacred thing (i.e. spot) (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Most Holy Placeקֹ֫דֶשׁ קֹ֫דֶשׁ

Say it: qo-desh

Strong’s (H6944): from H6942 (קָדַשׁ)

First in: 1 Kings 6:16 Open the verse

Greek · Most Holy Placeἅγιον

Say it: hagion

Strong’s (G39): neuter of G40 (ἅγιος); a sacred thing (i.e. spot)

First in: Hebrews 9:3 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Altar.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In the Holy Place.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 11 verses. First named in 1 Kings 6:16. Open the verse

Mount Baalah בַּעֲלָה1 placeHill. "mistress" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Baalahבַּעֲלָה

Say it: ba-a-lah

BDB: "mistress"

Strong’s (H1173): the same as H1172 (בַּעֲלָה)

First in: Joshua 15:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Hill or Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mughar.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Mount Jearim.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:11. Open the verse

Mount Carmel כַּרְמֶל1 place"garden-land" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Carmelכַּרְמֶל

Say it: kar-mel

BDB: "garden-land"

Strong’s (H3760): the same as H3759 (כַּרְמֶל)

First in: 1 Kings 18:19 Open the verse

The place

  1. Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    History

    • On the western slopes of the Mount Carmel range are four caves, Tabun, Jamal, el-Wad and Skhul, added to the World Heritage List in 2012. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Sites of Human Evolution at Mount Carmel: The Nahal Me'arot / Wadi el-Mughara Caves".
    • Their layers hold remains from at least 500,000 years of human history, including both Neanderthals and early modern humans. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Sites of Human Evolution at Mount Carmel: The Nahal Me'arot / Wadi el-Mughara Caves".
    • Graves and early stone buildings of the Natufian people show the change from hunting and gathering to farming and herding. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Sites of Human Evolution at Mount Carmel: The Nahal Me'arot / Wadi el-Mughara Caves".

    Named in 5 verses. First named in 1 Kings 18:19. Open the verse

Mount Ebal עֵיבָל1 placeMountain. "stone" or "bare mountain" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Ebalעֵיבָל

Say it: e-val

BDB: "stone" or "bare mountain"

Strong’s (H5858): perhaps from an unused root probably meaning to be bald; bare

First in: Deuteronomy 11:29 Open the verse

Hebrew · Mount Zalmonצַלְמוֹן

Say it: tsal-mon

King James Version spelling: Salmon

BDB: "shady"

Strong’s (H6756): from H6754 (צֶלֶם); shady

First in: Judges 9:48 Open the verse

Hebrew · Mount 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: Jeremiah 4:15 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Other names: Mount Zalmon, Mount Ephraim.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mount Ebal.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 8 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 11:29. Open the verse

Mount Ephraim — another name of Mount Ebal.
Mount Ephron עֶפְרוֹן1 placeMountain. "fawn-like" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Ephronעֶפְרוֹן

Say it: eph-ron

BDB: "fawn-like"

Strong’s (H6085): from the same as H6081 (עֵפֶר); fawn-like

First in: Joshua 15:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ephronיָמָּה

Say it: yam

Strong’s (H3220): from an unused root meaning to roar

First in: Joshua 18:15 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Al Qastal.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:9. Open the verse

Mount Esau עֵשָׂו1 placeMountain range. "hairy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Esauעֵשָׂו

Say it: e-sav

BDB: "hairy"

Strong’s (H6215): apparently a form of the passive participle of H6213 (עָשָׂה) in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. sensibly felt)

First in: Obadiah 1:8 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain range.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Mount Seir.

    Site today: Region around Jebel esh Shera.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Obadiah 1:8. Open the verse

Mount Gerizim גְּרִזִים1 placeMountain. "cuttings off" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Gerizimגְּרִזִים

Say it: ge-ri-zim

BDB: "cuttings off"

Strong’s (H1630): plural of an unused noun from H1629 (גָּרַז) (compare H1511 (גִּזְרִי)), cut up (i.e. rocky)

First in: Deuteronomy 11:29 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mount Gerizim.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 11:29. Open the verse

Mount Gilboa גִּלְבֹּעַ1 placeMountain. "swollen heap" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount 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 31:1 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Mount Gileadגִּלְעָד

Say it: gil-ad

BDB: "rocky region"

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

First in: Judges 7:3 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mount Gilboa.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Judges 7:3. Open the verse

Mount Halak חָלָק1 placeMountain. "smooth" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Halakחָלָק

Say it: cha-laq

BDB: "smooth"

Strong’s (H2510): the same as H2509 (חָלָק); bare

First in: Joshua 11:17 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Jebel Halaq.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 11:17. Open the verse

Mount Heres — another name of Beth-shemesh (B to D page).
Mount Hermon חֶרְמוֹן1 placeMountain. "a sanctuary" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Hermonחֶרְמוֹן

Say it: cher-mon

BDB: "a sanctuary"

Strong’s (H2768): from H2763 (חָרַם); abrupt

First in: Deuteronomy 3:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hermonחֶרְמוֹנִים

Say it: cher-mo-nim

Strong’s (H2769): plural of H2768 (חֶרְמוֹן)

First in: Psalm 42:6 Open the verse

Hebrew · Horהֹר

Say it: hor

BDB: "mountain"

Strong’s (H2023): another form of H2022 (הַר); mountain

First in: Numbers 34:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Senirשְׂנִיר

Say it: she-nir

King James Version spelling: Shenir

Strong’s (H8149): or שְׂנִיר; from an unused root meaning to be pointed; peak

First in: Deuteronomy 3:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Sirionשִׂרְיֹן

Say it: shir-yon

Strong’s (H8303): and שִׂרְיֹן; the same as H8304 (שְׂרָיָה) (i.e. sheeted with snow)

First in: Deuteronomy 3:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Baal-gadבַּ֫עַל גָּד

Say it: ba-al gad

Strong’s (H1171): from H1168 (בַּעַל) and H1409 (גָּד); Baal of Fortune

First in: Joshua 11:17 Open the verse

Hebrew · Baal-hermonבַּ֫עַל חֶרְמוֹן

Say it: ba-al cher-mon

Strong’s (H1179): from H1167 (בַּעַל) and H2768 (חֶרְמוֹן); possessor of Hermon

First in: Judges 3:3 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Sirionשִׂיאֹן

Say it: si-on

King James Version spelling: Sion

Strong’s (H7865): from H7863 (שִׂיא); peak

First in: Deuteronomy 4:48 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Baal-hamonבַּ֫עַל הָמוֹן

Say it: ba-al ha-mon

Strong’s (H1174): from H1167 (בַּעַל) and H1995 (הָמוֹן); possessor of a multitude

First in: Song of Solomon 8:11 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Sirionשָׂדַי

Say it: sa-day

Strong’s (H7704): or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out

First in: Jeremiah 18:14 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Other names: Baal-hermon, Baal-hamon, Baal-gad, Hor, Senir, Sirion.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mount Hermon.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 22 verses. First named in Numbers 34:7. Open the verse

Mount Hor הֹר1 placeMountain. "mountain" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Horהֹר

Say it: hor

BDB: "mountain"

Strong’s (H2023): another form of H2022 (הַר); mountain

First in: Numbers 20:22 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Har Zin.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Imaret el Khureisheh; Jebel es Sabha; Jebel el Hamrah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.

    Named in 10 verses. First named in Numbers 20:22. Open the verse

Mount Jearim — another name of Chesalon (B to D page).
Mount Lebanon לְבָנוֹן1 placeMountain range. "whiteness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Lebanonלְבָנוֹן

Say it: le-va-non

BDB: "whiteness"

Strong’s (H3844): from H3825 (לְבַב); (the) white mountain (from its snow)

First in: Judges 3:3 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain range.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mount Lebanon.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 3:3. Open the verse

Mount Mizar מִצְעָר1 placeHill. "small" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Mizarמִצְעָר

Say it: mits-ar

BDB: "small"

Strong’s (H4706): the same as H4705 (מִצְעָר)

First in: Psalm 42:6 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Hill or Mountain or City or town or Stream bed (wadi).

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Mount Hermon.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Mount Hermon; The same place as Mount Zion; Near Za’ura.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Psalm 42:6. Open the verse

Mount Moriah מֹרִיָּה1 placeHill. "chosen by YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Moriahמֹרִיָּה

Say it: mo-riy-yah

BDB: "chosen by YHWH"

Strong’s (H4179): or מֹרִיָּה; from H7200 (רָאָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); seen of Yah

First in: Genesis 22:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Hill.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mount Moriah.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 22:2. Open the verse

Mount Nebo נְבוֹ1 placeMountain. "prophet" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Neboנְבוֹ

Say it: ne-vo

BDB: "prophet"

Strong’s (H5015): probably of foreign derivation

First in: Deuteronomy 32:49 Open the verse

Hebrew · Abarimעֲבָרִים

Say it: a-va-rim

Strong’s (H5682): plural of H5676 (עֵבֶר); regions beyond

First in: Numbers 27:12 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Other names: Abarim.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Jabal al Naba.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Rujm Siyaghah; Jebel Osha.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Numbers 27:12. Open the verse

Mount of Olives זַ֫יִת1 placeHill. an olive-orchard (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Mount of Olivesזַ֫יִת

Say it: za-yit

King James Version spelling: Mount Olivet

Strong’s (H2132): probably from an unused root (akin to H2099 (זִו))

First in: 2 Samuel 15:30 Open the verse

Greek · Mount of Olivesἐλαιών

Say it: elaiōn

King James Version spelling: Olivet

Strong’s (G1638): from G1636 (ἐλαία); an olive-orchard

First in: Matthew 21:1 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Hill.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mount of Olives.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    History

    • The Mount of Olives is a ridge east of the Old City of Jerusalem, across the Kidron Valley. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Mount of Olives".
    • It holds a large ancient Jewish burial ground. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Mount of Olives".
    • It is holy to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. A building that is both a mosque and a Christian chapel stands over the spot where many Christians and Muslims believe Yeshua (Jesus) went up into heaven. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Mount of Olives"; "Chapel of the Ascension".
    • The garden of Gethsemane is on the Mount of Olives, across the Kidron Valley from the city. Its name suggests a grove of olive trees with an oil press in it. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Gethsemane".

    Named in 14 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 15:30. Open the verse

Mount Paran פָּארָן1 placeMountain. "place of caverns" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Paranפָּארָן

Say it: pa-ran

BDB: "place of caverns"

Strong’s (H6290): from H6286 (פָּאַר); ornamental

First in: Deuteronomy 33:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Mount Sinai.

    Site today: Jebel Musa.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: In Paran.

    OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 33:2. Open the verse

Mount Perazim פְּרָצִים1 placeMountain. "breaches" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Perazimפְּרָצִים

Say it: pe-ra-tsim

BDB: "breaches"

Strong’s (H6559): plural of H6556 (פֶּרֶץ); breaks

First in: Isaiah 28:21 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Baal-perazim.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 28:21. Open the verse

Mount Seir שֵׂעִיר2 places"hairy" or "shaggy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Seirשֵׂעִיר

Say it: se-ir

BDB: "hairy" or "shaggy"

Strong’s (H8165): formed like H8163 (שָׂעִיר); rough

First in: Deuteronomy 1:2 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 11 verses. First named in Deuteronomy 1:2. Open the verse

  2. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Shoresh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:10. Open the verse

Mount Shepher שֶׁ֫פֶר1 placeMountain. "beauty" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Shepherשֶׁ֫פֶר

Say it: she-pher

BDB: "beauty"

Strong’s (H8234): the same as H8233 (שֶׁפֶר)

First in: Numbers 33:23 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Haradah.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Other sites proposed: Jebel Araif en Nakah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:23. Open the verse

Mount Tabor תָּבוֹר1 placeMountain. "mound" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Taborתָּבוֹר

Say it: ta-vor

BDB: "mound"

Strong’s (H8396): from a root corresponding to H8406 (תְּבַר); broken region

First in: Joshua 19:22 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Jebel et Tur.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 8 verses. First named in Joshua 19:22. Open the verse

Mount Zalmon — another name of Mount Ebal.
Mozah מֹצָה1 placeCity or town. "fountain" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mozahמֹצָה

Say it: mo-tsah

BDB: "fountain"

Strong’s (H4681): active participle feminine of H4680 (מָצָה); drained

First in: Joshua 18:26 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:26).

    Site today: Qalunya.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Beit Mizza.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 18:26. Open the verse

Muster Gate מִפְקָד1 placeGate. assignment (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Muster Gateמִפְקָד

Say it: miph-qad

Strong’s (H4663): the same as H4662 (מִפְקָד); assignment

First in: Nehemiah 3:31 Open the verse

The place

  1. 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 3:31. Open the verse

Myra Μύρα1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · MyraΜύρα

Say it: Mura

Strong’s (G3460): of uncertain derivation

First in: Acts 27:5 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Myra.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 27:5. Open the verse

Mysia Μυσία1 placeLand or region.

The name in Greek

Greek · MysiaΜυσία

Say it: Musia

Strong’s (G3465): of uncertain origin

First in: Acts 16:7 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Mysia.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Acts 16:7. Open the verse

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36 names.

Naamah נַעֲמָה2 places"loveliness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naamahנַעֲמָה

Say it: na-a-mah

BDB: "loveliness"

Strong’s (H5279): feminine of H5277 (נַעַם); pleasantness

First in: Joshua 15:41 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:41).

    Site today: Near Lachish.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Horbat Bet Elem; Al Na’ani; Khirbet Fered.

    OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:41. Open the verse

  2. Kind: Mountain or Land or region or 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: Sheba.

    Site today: Sheba.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Jebel el Na‘ameh; In Edom.

    OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Job 2:11. Open the verse

Naarah — another name of Naaran.
Naaran נַעֲרָן1 placeCity or town. juvenile (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naaranנַעֲרָן

Say it: na-a-ran

Strong’s (H5295): from H5288 (נַעַר); juvenile

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:28 Open the verse

Hebrew · Naarahנַעֲרָה

Say it: na-a-rah

King James Version spelling: Naarath

BDB: "maiden"

Strong’s (H5292): the same as H5291 (נַעֲרָה)

First in: Joshua 16:7 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Naarah.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Ephraim (Joshua 16:7).

    Site today: Tell el Jisr.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Ein ed Duyuk; Khirbet el Mefjir; Khirbet el Aujah et Tahta.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 16:7. Open the verse

Nahalal — another name of Nahalol.
Nahaliel — another name of Lasha (J to L page).
Nahalol נַהֲלֹל1 placeCity or town. "pasture" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nahalolנַהֲלֹל

Say it: na-ha-lal

BDB: "pasture"

Strong’s (H5096): or נַהֲלֹל; the same as H5097 (נַהֲלֹל)

First in: Judges 1:30 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Nahalalנַהֲלָל

Say it: na-ha-lal

King James Version spelling: Nahallal

BDB: "pasture"

Strong’s (H5096): or נַהֲלֹל; the same as H5097 (נַהֲלֹל)

First in: Joshua 19:15 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Nahalal.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:15).

    Site today: Horbat Sefan.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tel Nahal; Ma’alul.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 19:15. Open the verse

Nain Ναΐν1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · NainΝαΐν

Say it: Nain

Strong’s (G3484): probably of Hebrew origin (compare H4999)

First in: Luke 7:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Nein.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Luke 7:11. Open the verse

Naioth נָוִית1 placeCity or town. "habitations" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naiothנָוִית

Say it: na-vit

BDB: "habitations"

Strong’s (H5121): from H5115 (נָוָה); residence

First in: 1 Samuel 19:18 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Ramah.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 19:18. Open the verse

Naphath נֶ֫פֶת1 placeNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naphathנֶ֫פֶת

Say it: ne-phet

Strong’s (H5316): for H5299 (נָפָה)

First in: Joshua 17:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 17:11. Open the verse

Naphath-dor — another name of Dor (B to D page).
Nazareth Ναζαρέθ, Ναζαρά1 placeCity or town. a Nazoræan, i.e. inhabitant of Nazareth (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · NazarethΝαζαρέθ, Ναζαρά

Say it: Nazareth, Nazara

Strong’s (G3478): of uncertain derivation

First in: Matthew 2:23 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · NazarethΝαζωραῖος

Say it: Nazōraios

Strong’s (G3480): from G3478 (Ναζαρέθ); a Nazoræan, i.e. inhabitant of Nazareth

First in: Matthew 2:23 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · NazarethΝαζαρηνός

Say it: Nazarēnos

Strong’s (G3479): from G3478 (Ναζαρέθ); a Nazarene

First in: Mark 1:24 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: The Bible says “Nazareth of Galilee” (Matthew 21:11).

    Site today: Nazareth.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    History

    • Nazareth is a city of Lower Galilee. It is not named in the Old Testament or in the early rabbinic writings; it is first named in the New Testament. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Nazareth".
    • Its Christian holy places are first recorded after Christianity became the state religion of the Roman Empire, in the A.D. 300s. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Nazareth".
    • The town well is the only place in Nazareth that can be surely dated to New Testament times; churches differ over other sites. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Nazareth".
    • The Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation was finished in 1966, on the site of a church of 1730 and an earlier Crusader church. Its grotto keeps part of a mosaic floor from the A.D. 400s or 500s. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Nazareth".

    Named in 30 verses. First named in Matthew 2:23. Open the verse

Neah נֵעָה1 placeCity or town. motion (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Neahנֵעָה

Say it: ne-ah

Strong’s (H5269): from H5128 (נוּעַ); motion

First in: Joshua 19:13 Open the verse

Hebrew · Neielנְעִיאֵל

Say it: ne-i-el

Strong’s (H5272): from H5128 (נוּעַ) and H410 (אֵל); moved of God

First in: Joshua 19:27 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town or Valley.

    Other names: Neiel.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:13); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:27).

    Site today: Nimrin.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Beit Netofa Valley; Tell el Wawiyat; The same place as Neiel.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 19:13. Open the verse

Neapolis Νεάπολις1 placeCity or town. new town (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · NeapolisΝεάπολις

Say it: Neapolis

Strong’s (G3496): from G3501 (νέος) and G4172 (πόλις); new town

First in: Acts 16:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Kavala.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 16:11. Open the verse

Neballat נְבַלָּ֑ט1 placeCity or town. "hidden folly" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Neballatנְבַלָּ֑ט

Say it: ne-val-lat

BDB: "hidden folly"

Strong’s (H5041): apparently from H5036 (נָבָל) and H3909 (לָט); foolish secrecy

First in: Nehemiah 11:34 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Beit Nabala.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Nehemiah 11:34. Open the verse

Nebo נְבוֹ2 places"prophet" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Neboנְבוֹ

Say it: ne-vo

BDB: "prophet"

Strong’s (H5015): probably of foreign derivation

First in: Ezra 2:29 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khirbet al Mukhayyat.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Ayun Musa.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 7 verses. First named in Numbers 32:3. Open the verse

  2. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Nuba.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Nob.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Ezra 2:29. Open the verse

Nebo, Mount — see Mount Nebo.
Negeb נֶ֫גֶב1 placeLand or region. from an unused root meaning to be parched (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Negebנֶ֫גֶב

Say it: ne-gev

Strong’s (H5045): from an unused root meaning to be parched

First in: Genesis 12:9 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Negeb.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.

    Named in 39 verses. First named in Genesis 12:9. Open the verse

Neiel — another name of Neah.
Nephtoah נֶפְתּוֹחַ1 placeSpring. "opening" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nephtoahנֶפְתּוֹחַ

Say it: neph-to-ach

BDB: "opening"

Strong’s (H5318): from H6605 (פָּתַח); opened, i.e. a spring

First in: Joshua 15:9 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Spring.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Lifta.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:9. Open the verse

Netaim נְטָעִים1 placeCity or town. "among plants" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Netaimנְטָעִים

Say it: ne-ta-im

BDB: "among plants"

Strong’s (H5196): plural of H5194 (נֶטַע)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:23 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khirbet en Nuweiti.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 5 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:23. Open the verse

Netophah נְטֹפָה1 placeCity or town. distillation (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Netophahנְטֹפָה

Say it: ne-to-phah

Strong’s (H5199): from H5197 (נָטַף); distillation

First in: Ezra 2:22 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: The land of Judah.

    Site today: Khirbet Badd Faluh.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 12 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 23:28. Open the verse

New Gate חָדָשׁ1 placeGate.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · New Gateחָדָשׁ

Say it: cha-dash

Strong’s (H2319): from H2318 (חָדַשׁ)

First in: Jeremiah 26:10 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Gate.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Jerusalem.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Jeremiah 26:10. Open the verse

Nezib נְצִיב1 placeCity or town. "garrison" or "pillar" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nezibנְצִיב

Say it: ne-tsiv

BDB: "garrison" or "pillar"

Strong’s (H5334): the same as H5333 (נְצִיב); station

First in: Joshua 15:43 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:43).

    Site today: Khirbet Beit Nesib esh Sharqiyyeh.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:43. Open the verse

Nibshan נִבְשָׁן1 placeCity or town. "soft soil" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nibshanנִבְשָׁן

Say it: niv-shan

BDB: "soft soil"

Strong’s (H5044): of uncertain derivation

First in: Joshua 15:62 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:62).

    Site today: Khirbet el Maqari.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Ain el Ghuweir; Qashr el Yahud.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:62. Open the verse

Nicopolis Νικόπολις1 placeCity or town. victorious city (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · NicopolisΝικόπολις

Say it: Nikopolis

Strong’s (G3533): from G3534 (νῖκος) and G4172 (πόλις); victorious city

First in: Titus 3:12 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Nicopolis.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Titus 3:12. Open the verse

Nile יְאֹר1 placeRiver. "dark" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nileיְאֹר

Say it: ye-or

Strong’s (H2975): of Egyptian origin

First in: Genesis 41:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shihorשִׁיחוֹר

Say it: shi-chor

King James Version spelling: Sihor

BDB: "dark"

Strong’s (H7883): or שִׁחוֹר; or שִׁחֹר; probably from H7835 (שָׁחַר); dark, i.e. turbid

First in: 1 Chronicles 13:5 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: River.

    Other names: Shihor.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Nile River.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 38 verses. First named in Genesis 41:1. Open the verse

Nimrah — another name of Beth-nimrah (B to D page).
Nimrim נִמְרִים1 placeStream bed (wadi). "limpid" or "pure" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nimrimנִמְרִים

Say it: nim-rim

BDB: "limpid" or "pure"

Strong’s (H5249): plural of a masculine corresponding to H5247 (נִמְרָה); clear waters

First in: Isaiah 15:6 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Stream bed (wadi).

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Wadi en Numeirah.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Wadi Nimrin.

    OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Isaiah 15:6. Open the verse

Nimrod1 placeLand or region.

The place

  1. 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.

    Same place as: Assyria.

    Site today: Assyria.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Micah 5:6. Open the verse

Nineveh נִינְוֵה1 placeCity or town. "abode of Ninus" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Ninevehנִינְוֵה

Say it: nin-veh

BDB: "abode of Ninus"

Strong’s (H5210): of foreign origin

First in: Genesis 10:11 Open the verse

Greek · NinevehΝινευΐ

Say it: Nineui

Strong’s (G3535): of Hebrew origin (H5210)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נִינְוֵה (H5210): "abode of Ninus"

First in: Luke 11:32 Open the verse

Hebrew · Rehoboth-Ir

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): רְחֹבוֹת (H7344), עִיר (H5893).

First in: Genesis 10:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Rehoboth-Ir.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Nineveh.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    History

    • The mounds of Nineveh lie across the Tigris River from the city of Mosul, and the site is now near the middle of the modern city. Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Nineveh".
    • The Assyrian king Sennacherib (reigned 704 to 681 B.C.) made Nineveh his capital. Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Nineveh".
    • In 612 B.C. a coalition led by Babylonia, with Media, sacked Nineveh. Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Nineveh".
    • British and French scholars dug at Nineveh in the 1800s, and the library begun by King Ashurbanipal was found by archaeologists in that century. Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Nineveh".

    Named in 19 verses. First named in Genesis 10:11. Open the verse

Nob נֹב1 placeCity or town. "high place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nobנֹב

Say it: nov

BDB: "high place"

Strong’s (H5011): the same as H5108 (נוֹב); fruit

First in: 1 Samuel 21:1 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ras el Mesharif.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Ras Umm et Tala; Isawiya; Ras Tumeim.

    OpenBible.info draws on 31 reference books for this place.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 21:1. Open the verse

Nobah — another name of Kenath (J to L page).
Nod נוֹד1 placeLand or region. ""wandering" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nodנוֹד

Say it: nod

BDB: ""wandering"

Strong’s (H5113): the same as H5112 (נוֹד)lemma נוֹדּ extra dagesh, corrected to נוֹד; vagrancy

First in: Genesis 4:16 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: unknown location.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 4:16. Open the verse

Nohah — another name of Manahath.
Nophah — another name of Kenath (J to L page).
North Gate1 placeGate.

The place

  1. Kind: Gate.

    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 1 Chronicles 26:14. Open the verse

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