Strong's Lexicon
Zeeb: Zeeb
Original Word:זְאֵב
Part of Speech:Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration:Ze'eb
Pronunciation:zeh-AYB
Phonetic Spelling:(zeh-abe')
Definition:Zeeb
Meaning:Zeeb
Word Origin:Derived from the Hebrew root זאב (ze'ev), meaning "wolf."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun Zeeb, as it is specific to the Hebrew narrative. However, the concept of a "wolf" is represented by the Greek word λύκος (lykos) in the New Testament.
Usage:Zeeb is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to one of the Midianite princes defeated by Gideon. The name itself means "wolf," which may symbolize ferocity or predatory nature, reflecting the character or role of the individual in the narrative.
Cultural and Historical Background:In the context of the Book of Judges, Zeeb was a prince of Midian, a nomadic tribe that frequently clashed with the Israelites. The Midianites were known for their raids and oppression of Israel during the time of the Judges. The defeat of Zeeb and his fellow prince Oreb by Gideon marked a significant victory for the Israelites, symbolizing God's deliverance and the restoration of peace and order.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom the same as
zeebDefinition"wolf," a leader in Midian
NASB TranslationZeeb (6).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. (
wolf) — a prince of Midian,
Judges 7:25 (3 t. in verse);
Judges 8:3;
Psalm 83:12; also in
Judges 7:25wine-vat of Zeeb.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Zeeb
The same asz'eb; Zeeb, a Midianitish prince -- Zeeb.
see HEBREWz'eb
Forms and Transliterations
וְכִזְאֵ֑ב וּזְאֵ֔ב וזאב וכזאב זְאֵ֔ב זְאֵ֗ב זְאֵב֙ זאב ū·zə·’êḇ ūzə’êḇ uzeEv vechizEv wə·ḵiz·’êḇ wəḵiz’êḇ zə’êḇ zə·’êḇ zeEv
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