Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Jabbok
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| Meaning | Pouring forth, emptying. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Jabbok is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is poring forth or emptying.
Jabbok is pronounced jab-boke'. Jabbok is a stream in the mountain ranges of Gilead. It empties into the River Jordan. Jacob along with his wives and children, rested for a night on the banks of Jabbok before his meeting with Esau. It was also here that Jacob wrestled with the angel of God. Jabbok seperated the territories belonging to the tribes of Gad and Reuben, from the land of Ammon. Biblical reference for baby name Jabbok: Genesis 32:22; Numbers 21:24; Deuteronomy 2:37; 3:16; Joshua 12:2; Judges 11:13, 22 Strong's Bible concordance H2999 |
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