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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Debir


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The name Debir occurs four times in the Bible. First there is Debir a king of Eglon. Second a town in Judah, a.k.a Kiriath-sepher (Josh 15:15). Third a place east of the Jordan which may actually also be spelled Lidebir (Lidebir; Josh 13:26). And finally another town in Judah which may actually also be spelled dibra (Josh 15:7).

The word debir is identical to a nickname of the Holy of Holies in Solomon's temple, and is derived of the magnificent root dabar. For an extensive look at that root see our article on the name Dabar; Word of God.

One of the towns called Debir was also known as Kiriath-sepher. Kiriath means town, and sepher (sapar), means book. Some translators render this name 'oracle' and perhaps for the king's name this may be. But the town whose name was first Town Of The Book, and whose new name is identical to the name of the Holy of Holies may certainly have become known as Place Of The Word.



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