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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Zeboim


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Zeboim Zeboim

The name Zeboim is connected to a valley in Benjamin (not to be confused with Zeboiim as mentioned in Gen 10:19).

As with Zeboiim, the name Zeboim probably originates in a root meaning hyena. This root did either not survive or never existed in Hebrew, and to a Hebrew audience, it must have meant something else.

In Hebrew, Zeboim, contrary to Zeboiim, is spelled as a clean plural; the plural of either two assumed roots sb (sb' 1872 & 1873).
Root sb (sb' 1872) yields derivations sb (seba' 1872a), dye, dyed things, and sabua (sabua' 1872b), coloured, multicoloured.
Root sb (sb' 1873) yields derivation esba ('esba' 1873a), finger, as body part, as unit of length and as instrument of handiwork or work artfully produced.

To a Hebrew audience, the name Zeboim probably meant either Multifariously Colored, or Fingers.




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