◄ 4610. Maaleh Aqrabbim ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon Maaleh Aqrabbim: Ascent of Akrabbim; Scorpion Pass Original Word: מַעֲלֵה עַקְרַבִּים Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: Maaleh Aqrabbim Pronunciation: mah-ah-LAY ah-krah-BEEM Phonetic Spelling: (mah-al-ay' ak-rab-beem') Definition: Ascent of Akrabbim; Scorpion Pass Meaning: Steep of Scorpions Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Maaleh Aqrabbim, as it is a specific Hebrew geographical name. However, geographical terms related to boundaries and regions can be found in the Greek Septuagint translations of the Old Testament. Usage: Maaleh Aqrabbim refers to a specific geographical location mentioned in the Bible, known as the "Ascent of Akrabbim" or "Scorpion Pass." It is a notable landmark that served as a boundary marker in the southern region of ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: Maaleh Aqrabbim is located in the Negev desert region, which is characterized by its arid climate and rugged terrain. The name "Scorpion Pass" likely reflects the presence of scorpions in the area, which were common in the desert environment. This pass was a significant route for travelers and traders moving between the southern regions of Israel and neighboring territories. It also served as a boundary marker for the tribal allotments of Judah and the southern border of the Promised Land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from maaleh and aqrab Definition "ascent of scorpions," a place on the S. border of Isr. NASB Translation ascent of Akrabbim (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maaleh-accrabim, the ascent going up of Akrabbim From ma'aleh and (the plural of) aqrab; Steep of Scorpions, a place in the Desert -- Maaleh- accrabim, the ascent (going up) of Akrabbim. see HEBREW ma'aleh see HEBREW aqrab Forms and Transliterations עַקְרַבִּ֑ים עַקְרַבִּים֙ עקרבים ‘aq·rab·bîm ‘aqrabbîm akrabBim Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Numbers 34:4 HEB: מִנֶּ֜גֶב לְמַעֲלֵ֤ה עַקְרַבִּים֙ וְעָ֣בַר צִ֔נָה NAS: [direction] from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim and continue KJV: to the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass on INT: your border the south to the ascent and continue to Zin Joshua 15:3 HEB: מִנֶּ֜גֶב לְמַעֲלֵ֤ה עַקְרַבִּים֙ וְעָ֣בַר צִ֔נָה NAS: southward to the ascent of Akrabbim and continued KJV: to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed INT: about southward to the ascent and continued to Zin Judges 1:36 HEB: הָאֱמֹרִ֔י מִֽמַּעֲלֵ֖ה עַקְרַבִּ֑ים מֵהַסֶּ֖לַע וָמָֽעְלָה׃ NAS: of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela KJV: [was] from the going up to Akrabbim, from the rock, INT: the border of the Amorites the ascent the rock and upward 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4610 3 Occurrences ‘aq·rab·bîm — 3 Occ.