### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Yoṭbâthâh**, represented by `{{H3193}}`, is a proper name for **a place in the Desert**. It appears **3 times** across **3 unique verses** in the Bible. The name is also rendered as Jotbath.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{H3193}}` is mentioned exclusively as a station in the wilderness journey of the Israelites. The accounts record the Israelites arriving at Jotbathah after departing from Horhagidgad [[Numbers 33:33]]. A parallel account states they journeyed from Gudgodah to Jotbath [[Deuteronomy 10:7]]. After their stay, they removed from Jotbathah and encamped at Ebronah [[Numbers 33:34]]. The most notable detail is its description as a well-watered location, specifically "a **land** of **rivers** of **waters**" [[Deuteronomy 10:7]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help establish the context of Jotbathah as a stop on a journey:
* `{{H5265}}` **nâçaʻ**: A primitive root meaning to pull up tent-pins and **start on a journey**. This verb describes the movement of the Israelites as they **journeyed** `{{H5265}}` to and from Jotbathah [[Deuteronomy 10:7]].
* `{{H2583}}` **chânâh**: This root means to **encamp** or pitch a tent. It is used to describe the Israelites' action of settling temporarily at a location, as when they **pitched** `{{H2583}}` in Jotbathah [[Numbers 33:33]].
* `{{H776}}` **ʼerets**: This word means **the earth** or, more partitively, a **land**. Jotbathah is uniquely identified as a **land** `{{H776}}` with specific, life-sustaining features [[Deuteronomy 10:7]].
* `{{H5158}}` **nachal**: Meaning a **stream** or winter torrent. This word characterizes the landscape of Jotbathah, identifying it as a place with **rivers** `{{H5158}}` [[Deuteronomy 10:7]].
* `{{H4325}}` **mayim**: The word for **water**. It is used with `{{H5158}}` to emphasize the abundance of resources at this location, a "land of rivers of **waters**" [[Deuteronomy 10:7]].
### Theological Significance
The narrative importance of `{{H3193}}` is tied to its role in the Israelites' exodus.
* **A Marker in Redemptive History:** Jotbathah's primary significance is as a documented station in the Israelites' journey through the desert. Each stop, including Jotbathah, marks a phase in their divinely guided travel from Horhagidgad [[Numbers 33:33]] to their next destination [[Numbers 33:34]].
* **Symbol of Divine Provision:** The most notable feature of Jotbathah is its description as "a **land** of **rivers** of **waters**" [[Deuteronomy 10:7]]. In the arid wilderness, such an oasis serves as a powerful illustration of God's provision for His people, a place of life-sustaining **water** `{{H4325}}`.
* **A Place of Temporary Abode:** The use of the word **chânâh** `{{H2583}}` to **encamp** highlights the transient nature of the wilderness period. Jotbathah was a place to **pitch** `{{H2583}}` and rest before continuing the journey under God's direction.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H3193}}` marks a specific geographical point in Israel's wanderings. While mentioned only briefly, its description as a place of abundant water makes it a significant example of divine sustenance in the midst of the desert. It is defined by the actions of Israel's journey—to **journey** `{{H5265}}` and to **encamp** `{{H2583}}`—and serves as a reminder that God provides places of rest and refreshment for His people.
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