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Nebaioth
words; prophecies; buds
נְבָיוֹת ne.va.vot
Nebaioth (Hebrew: נְבָיוֹת, ne.va.vot) means “words; prophecies; buds”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 5 verses across 3 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Adbeel in Genesis 25.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Nebaioth
son of Ishmael
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At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 25:13 |
| Last appears | Isaiah 60:7 |
| Cross-references | 74 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Adbeel co-occurrence Appears with Adbeel in Genesis 25.
- Mibsam co-occurrence Appears with Mibsam in Genesis 25.
- Kedar co-occurrence Appears with Kedar in Genesis 25.
- Mahalath co-occurrence Appears with Mahalath in Genesis 28.
- Ishmael co-occurrence Appears with Ishmael in Genesis 25.
- Letushim co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Letushim.
- Asshur co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Asshur.
- Asshurim co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Asshurim.
Origin & meaning
A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.13;
son of: Ishmael (H3458);
brother of: Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258)
§ Nebaioth or Nebajoth = "heights"
1) a son of Ishmael
2) people descended from1 called the Nabateans with their capital at Petra
Nebaioth, the firstborn son of Ishmael, was the ancestor of a tribe known for their flocks and mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy of future blessing.
The biblical story
Nebaioth was the firstborn son of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar (Gen.25.13; 1Ch.1.29). As a descendant of Abraham through Ishmael, Nebaioth became the ancestor of a nomadic tribe that bore his name.
The Nebaioth tribe was known for their large flocks of sheep and goats, which were highly prized for their wool and hair. In Isa.60.7, the prophet foretells a time of future blessing and restoration for Israel, mentioning that the flocks of Nebaioth will be gathered to Jerusalem and offered on the altar, finding acceptance with God.
Nebaioth is also mentioned in connection with Esau, the son of Isaac and the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). According to Gen.28.9 and Gen.36.3, Esau married Mahalath, the daughter of Ishmael and the sister of Nebaioth, in addition to his other wives. This marriage alliance may have strengthened the ties between the Edomites (descendants of Esau) and the Ishmaelite tribes.
As a nomadic tribe, the descendants of Nebaioth likely inhabited the regions of northern Arabia and the Negev desert. They were part of the larger group of Ishmaelite tribes that played a significant role in the trade and commerce of the ancient Near East.
While little is known about Nebaioth as an individual, his legacy as the ancestor of a prominent tribe reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants through Ishmael would also become great nations (Gen.17.20). The inclusion of the Nebaioth tribe in Isaiah's prophecy suggests that they will have a place in God's future plans for Israel and the nations.
Key verses
Nebaioth appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
Genesis 25:13 -
Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael Abraham’s son, the sister of Nebajoth, to be his wife.
Genesis 28:9 -
And Bashemath Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebajoth.
Genesis 36:3 -
These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
1 Chronicles 1:29 -
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.
Isaiah 60:7
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Genesis (3)
- Genesis 25:13
- Genesis 28:9
- Genesis 36:3
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:29
Isaiah (1)
- Isaiah 60:7