עֶבְרֹן
𐤏𐤁𐤓𐤍
Everon
H5683 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Place name denoting a specific locality mentioned in the territory allocated to the tribe of Judah. While the precise meaning is uncertain, it is often interpreted as 'Ebron' or possibly a variant spelling due to transmission error. Not to be confused with Hebron (חֶבְרוֹן) or other similarly named locations. The term occurs as a geographic designation rather than carrying an inherent lexical meaning beyond its function as a name.
Semantic Range
place name in southern Judah, location designation, possibly a variant spelling for another site; no independent lexical meaning beyond a toponym
Root / Etymology
Root uncertain. Traditionally associated with עֵבֶר (ʿēver, 'region beyond, other side'), but the spelling and context suggest it may be a textual variant, possibly for עַבְדוֹן (Avdon) or another proper noun. The form עֶבְרֹן does not clearly align with a well-attested Hebrew root.
Historical & Contextual Notes
עֶבְרֹן (Ebron) appears only in a geographical context, specifically in the boundary description of the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:52). It is not to be equated with חֶבְרוֹן (Hebron), the prominent city in the hill country of Judah. Some scholars consider the occurrence of עֶבְרֹן to be a scribal error or variant spelling, especially as many ancient and modern versions either do not distinguish between the two or conflate them. English translations vary: some render it as 'Ebron' to reflect the textual distinction, while others assimilate it to 'Hebron'. Archaeological or extra-biblical evidence for a distinct site called Ebron is lacking. The suggestion that it is a clerical error for עַבְדוֹן (Abdon) or another name arises from proximity of letter forms and lexicographical uncertainty. Caution is necessary in assigning modern or later place names to this term, as historical and geographic continuity is not established.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from עֵבֶר; transitional; Ebron, a place in Palestine; Hebron. Perhaps a clerical error for עַבְדוֹן.
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uncertain (possibly עבר) (uncertain (possibly ʿ-b-r)) — uncertain; possibly crossing over, region beyond
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5683-01 |
וְ/עֶבְרֹ֥ן | veeveron | HC/Np |
and Ebron | and Ebron | and Everon | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5683-01 |
Joshua 19:28 | וְ/עֶבְרֹ֥ן | veeveron | HC/Np |
and Ebron | and Ebron | and Everon |