◄ 63. Abel Hashshittim ►
Lexicon Abel Hashshittim: Abel of the Acacias Original Word: אָבֵל הַשִּׁטִּים Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: Abel hash-Shittiym Pronunciation: ah-BEL hah-shit-TEEM Phonetic Spelling: (aw-bale' hash-shit-teem') Definition: Abel of the Acacias Meaning: Abel hash-Shittim Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abel-shittim From 'abel and the plural of shittah, with the article inserted; meadow of the acacias; Abel hash- Shittim, a place in Palestine -- Abel-shittim. see HEBREW 'abel see HEBREW shittah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from abel and the pl. of shittah Definition a place in the lowlands of Moab NASB Translation Abel-shittim (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from אָבֵל (Abel), meaning "meadow" or "stream," and הַשִּׁטִּים (hash-Shittim), referring to "the acacias." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Abel hash-Shittim, as it is a specific Hebrew geographical name without a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament. Usage: Abel hash-Shittim is a proper noun used to denote a specific geographical location in the biblical narrative. It is mentioned in the context of the Israelites' journey and encampment. Context: Abel hash-Shittim is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Numbers. It is situated in the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River, opposite Jericho. This site is significant as the final encampment of the Israelites before they crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land. The name "Abel hash-Shittim" translates to "Meadow of the Acacias," indicating the presence of acacia trees in the area, which were common in the region. In Numbers 33:49, the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) states: "They camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab." This location served as a staging ground for the Israelites as they prepared to enter Canaan. It was here that significant events occurred, including the incident involving the Israelite men and Moabite women, which led to idolatry and a subsequent plague (Numbers 25:1-9). Abel hash-Shittim holds historical and theological importance as it represents the transition point for the Israelites from their wilderness wanderings to the conquest of Canaan. The site underscores themes of preparation, temptation, and divine judgment, serving as a reminder of the challenges faced by the Israelites on their journey to fulfill God's promises. Forms and Transliterations הַשִּׁטִּ֑ים השטים haš·šiṭ·ṭîm hashshitTim haššiṭṭîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Numbers 33:49 HEB: עַ֖ד אָבֵ֣ל הַשִּׁטִּ֑ים בְּעַֽרְבֹ֖ת מוֹאָֽב׃ NAS: as far as Abel-shittim in the plains KJV: from Bethjesimoth [even] unto Abelshittim in the plains INT: Beth-jeshimoth far Abel-shittim the plains of Moab 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 63 1 Occurrence haš·šiṭ·ṭîm — 1 Occ.