הַנֶּ֫קֶב (ne.qev)
ne.qev
(Adami)-nekeb
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The proper name Hanneqeb, found only in Joshua 19:33, identifies a town situated on the northern border of the tribe of Naphtali. The second element of the name, neqeb, carries the meaning of "cavern" or "hole," suggesting that the settlement was likely associated with a cave or rocky hollow.
Combined with the first part of the name, Adami, this location is listed among the fortified cities allocated to Naphtali during the division of the Promised Land. The singular occurrence in Scripture highlights its specific role as a geographic marker for tribal boundaries rather than as a site of major narrative events.
Lexical sources indicate that the term likely describes a physical pass or cavernous area, providing a concrete image of the terrain. This usage reflects how ancient place names often preserved memories of local landscape features, anchoring the tribe’s inheritance in the specific topography of Galilee.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Hanneqeb appears only once in Scripture, marking a specific town on the northern border of Naphtali. Its meaning points to a cavern or rocky hollow, grounding the tribe’s inheritance in the actual landscape of Galilee. This detail reminds us that God’s promises are not abstract ideas but are tied to real places and tangible realities.
When we read about these ancient boundaries, we see how carefully God mapped out the land for His people. Each name serves as a reminder of His faithfulness in fulfilling His word. For you today, this can be an encouragement that your own life has specific purpose and place within God’s broader plan.
Though the town itself is not central to any major narrative, its inclusion shows that every part of Scripture matters. Just as these geographic markers anchored the tribe’s identity, your connection to Christ anchors your spiritual life. You are known by name and placed with intention.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- <the>/ Nekeb1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/נֶּ֛קֶב1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 19:33
Their border was from Heleph, from the oak in Zaanannim, Adami-nekeb, and Jabneel, to Lakkum. It ended at the Jordan.
This verse lists Adami-nekeb as a key landmark defining the northern boundary of Naphtali's inheritance, highlighting its role in establishing tribal territory.