יׇגְבְּהָה (yog.be.hah)
yog.be.hah
Jogbehah
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
Yogbehah is a proper noun referring to a specific city located east of the Jordan River, within the territory allotted to the tribe of Gad. The name itself carries the meaning of "lofty" or "exalted," likely describing the physical elevation of the settlement or perhaps its strategic prominence in the region.
Although it appears only twice in the Hebrew Bible, its mention is significant for understanding the boundaries of Israelite inheritance. It is recorded in Numbers 32:34 as one of the fortified cities that Gad constructed, and again in Judges 8:11 during Gideon’s pursuit of the Midianite kings. These brief references highlight its role as a secure stronghold in the Transjordanian landscape.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Jogbehah means "lofty" or "exalted," a name that likely described its physical position on higher ground east of the Jordan River. For the tribe of Gad, this was more than just geography; it was a place of security and inheritance. When they built their homes there, they were establishing a lasting presence in the land God had given them.
In Judges, Gideon pursued enemies past Jogbehah to bring justice. The text notes the enemy felt secure, yet God’s plan moved forward anyway. This reminds us that no matter how fortified or high our challenges seem, God sees what is hidden and works through ordinary places to accomplish His purposes.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jogbehah2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יָגְבֳּהָֽה\׃1×
- וְ/יָגְבֳּהָ֑ה1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 32:35
Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,
This verse lists Jogbehah among the fortified cities built by Gad, showing its role as a settled stronghold in their inheritance.
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Judges 8:11
Gideon went up by the way of those who lived in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and struck the army; for the army felt secure.
Here Gideon passes through Jogbehah during his pursuit of Midianite kings, highlighting it as a point on the route to deliverance.