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H5963

עַלְמֹן דִּבְלָתָיְמָה

ʻAlmôn Diblâthâyᵉmâh /al-mone' dib-lawthaw'-yem-aw/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom the same as עַלְמוֹן and the dual of הֻיְּדָה (compare בֵּית דִּבְלָתַיִם) with enclitic of direction
MeaningAlmon towards Diblathajim; Almon-Diblathajemah, a place in Moab
KJV usageAlmondilathaim.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ʻAlmôn Diblâthâyᵉmâh — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew place name ʻAlmôn Diblâthâyᵉmâh, represented by H5963, refers to Almon-Diblathajemah, a location in Moab. The name itself suggests a direction, "Almon towards Diblathajim." It appears just 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible, exclusively marking a specific stop in the Israelites' journey.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The two occurrences of H5963 are found in the travel log of the Israelites in the book of Numbers. It is mentioned as a place of encampment after they removed H5265 from Dibongad H1769 Numbers 33:46. Immediately following, they removed H5265 from Almondiblathaim and pitched H2583 their camp in the mountains H2022 of Abarim H5682 Numbers 33:47. This context positions it as a temporary stopping point on their path through Moab.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words clarify the location's role in the Israelites' journey:

  • H1769 Dîybôwn: Meaning "pining; Dibon," this is the name of the location the Israelites journeyed from just before setting up camp at Almondiblathaim Numbers 33:46.
  • H2583 chânâh: This verb means "to pitch a tent; gen. to encamp." It describes the act of the Israelites settling temporarily at Almondiblathaim, establishing it as a waypoint Numbers 33:46.
  • H5682 ʻĂbârîym: This place, meaning "regions beyond; Abarim," refers to the mountains H2022 where the Israelites journeyed immediately after departing from Almondiblathaim Numbers 33:47.

Theological Significance

The significance of H5963 is primarily geographical and historical, marking a key point in the biblical narrative.

  • A Landmark in the Exodus: As a named location in Moab, it provides a specific point in the detailed itinerary of Israel's travels toward the promised land Numbers 33:46.
  • A Point of Transition: The location serves as a narrative link, situated between the encampment at Dibongad H1769 and the subsequent stop in the mountains of Abarim H5682 Numbers 33:47.
  • A Site of Encampment: The use of the verb encamped H2583 underscores its function as a temporary resting place for the nation of Israel during their long travels.

Summary

In summary, ʻAlmôn Diblâthâyᵉmâh H5963 is not a term of complex theology but a precise geographical marker. Its importance comes from its role as a waypoint in the Israelites' journey recorded in the book of Numbers. Defined by the encampments that precede and follow it, the name functions as a historical anchor in the narrative of the Exodus, illustrating how even minor place names contribute to the detailed account of Israel's path.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

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Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 4 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • עַלְמֹן

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H5265 נָסַע a primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney; cause to blow, bring, get, (ma H1769 דִּיבוֹן or (shortened) דִּיבֹן; from דּוּב; pining; Dibon, the name of three places in Palestine; Dibon. (Also, with גָּד added, H2583 חָנָה a primitive root (compare חָנַן); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); sp H2022 הַר a shortened form of הָרָר; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively); hill (country), mount(-ain), [idi H5682 עֲבָרִים xlit ʻĂbârîm corrected to ʻĂbârîym; plural of עֵבֶר; regions beyond; Abarim, a place in Palestine; Abarim, passages.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

2 verses, all in Numbers — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.