Strong's H7247 · Hebrew
רִבְלָה
Riblâh · /rib-law'/
Definition
Riblah, a place in Syria
KJV: Riblah.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to be fruitful; fertile;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רִבְלָה across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Kings4 verses
And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold. that: or, because he reigned put the: Heb. set a fine upon the land
2 Kings 25:6So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him. gave: Heb. spake judgment with him
2 Kings 25:20And Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:
2 Kings 25:21And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land.
Jeremiah6 verses
But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him. gave: Heb. spake with him judgments
Jeremiah 39:6Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah.
Jeremiah 52:9Then they took the king, and carried him up unto the king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath; where he gave judgment upon him.
Jeremiah 52:10And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.
Jeremiah 52:26So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took them, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah.
Jeremiah 52:27And the king of Babylon smote them, and put them to death in Riblah in the land of Hamath. Thus Judah was carried away captive out of his own land.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7247 (Riblâh) mean?
Riblah, a place in Syria
How many times does H7247 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7247 (רִבְלָה) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Riblah.”
How is Riblâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7247 is rendered as “Riblah” (11×).
Where does the Hebrew word רִבְלָה come from?
from an unused root meaning to be fruitful; fertile;