עַבְרֹנָה (ev.ro.nah)
ev.ro.nah
Abronah
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Abronah, or עַבְרֹנָה, appears only twice in the Hebrew Bible, both times as a station in the Israelites’ wilderness journey (Numbers 33:32-33). Its meaning is generally understood as "passage," reflecting its role as a transit point rather than a permanent settlement.
Geographically, it is situated immediately before Ezion-geber, near the Gulf of Aqaba. This placement marks the final leg of the journey from Kadesh Barnea toward the plains of Moab. The name likely describes the physical nature of the location—a narrow passage or crossing point—as the people prepared to enter the Promised Land.
As a proper noun, Abronah serves as a marker in the detailed itinerary of Numbers 33. It reminds readers that even brief stops were part of a long, guided journey. The name itself, meaning "passage," captures the transient nature of the wilderness experience, where every location was a step toward fulfillment.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Abronah means "passage." It appears only twice in Scripture, marking a brief stop on Israel’s long journey through the wilderness. This detail reminds us that God guides us through every stage of our lives, even the quiet transitions between major events.
When we feel stuck or unsure about what comes next, Abronah offers comfort. It shows that these moments are not dead ends but necessary steps. Your current season, however uncertain it may seem, is part of a larger story where God is leading you toward His promises.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- from/ Abronah1×
- at/ Abronah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מֵֽ/עַבְרֹנָ֑ה1×
- בְּ/עַבְרֹנָֽה\׃1×
Key Verses
-
Numbers 33:34
They traveled from Jotbathah, and encamped in Abronah.
This verse marks the arrival at Abronah, highlighting it as a specific stop in the divine itinerary rather than a random location.
-
Numbers 33:35
They traveled from Abronah, and encamped in Ezion Geber.
The immediate departure from Abronah to Ezion Geber emphasizes its role as a temporary transit point on the way to the Promised Land.