Strong's H5045 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נֶגֶב (negeb)

Pronunciation: neh'-gheb

POS: neh'-gheb Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from an unused root meaning to be parched;

Definition: from an unused root meaning to be parched; the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine); south (country, side, -ward).

KJV Usage: south (country, side, -ward).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) south-country, Nekeb, south
• 2. 1a) south-country
• 3. 1a1) region of southern Judah, boundaries not specific
• 4. 1b) south

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2048
• GREEK G3047
• GREEK G3314
• GREEK G3558

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