עַלְמֹן דִּבְלָתָיְמָה (al.mon div.la.ta.ye.mah)
al.mon div.la.ta.ye.mah
Almon-diblathaim
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The place name Almon-diblathaim appears only twice in Scripture, both in Numbers 33 as one of the Israelites’ wilderness stops before entering Moab. Its meaning, "concealing the two cakes," suggests a specific local feature or tradition known to the original audience, though the exact nature of this "concealment" remains unclear today.
Lexical sources note that this location is also called Beth-diblathaim in other biblical passages, such as Jeremiah 48:22. This alternate name, meaning "House of Diblathaim," indicates the site was a recognized settlement or landmark in the region. The dual naming reflects how places were often known by different titles across various tribes or time periods.
While the etymology points to something hidden related to cakes, the text itself offers no further explanation. This brevity is typical of wilderness itinerary lists, which prioritize geographical markers over detailed descriptions. The name serves primarily as a historical marker in the journey narrative rather than carrying deeper theological significance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Numbers 33 lists the stops of Israel’s journey through the wilderness, including Almon-diblathaim. These names may seem obscure to us today, but they mark real moments in a long and difficult trek. The Bible records these places not just as geography, but as evidence that God guided His people step by step.
Even when the path feels unclear or the destination seems far away, this list reminds us that every stage matters. You are never wandering without purpose. Each moment, whether easy or hard, is part of a larger story where God remains present and faithful.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- diblathaim2×
- from/ Almon-1×
- at/ Almon-1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מֵ/עַלְמֹ֣ן1×
- דִּבְלָתָֽיְמָה\׃1×
- דִּבְלָתָ֑יְמָה1×
- בְּ/עַלְמֹ֥ן1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 33:46
They traveled from Dibon Gad, and encamped in Almon Diblathaim.
This verse marks the encampment at Almon-diblathaim, showing how the journey paused before moving toward the mountains of Abarim.
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Numbers 33:47
They traveled from Almon Diblathaim, and encamped in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.
Here the text shows movement from Almon-diblathaim to the mountains of Abarim, highlighting the steady progression toward the promised land.