אַזְנוֹת תָּבוֹר
𐤀𐤆𐤍𐤅𐤕 𐤕𐤁𐤅𐤓
Azenot Tavor
H243 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper noun; the name of a specific locality, likely denoting a geographic feature associated with Mount Tabor. In context, 'Aznoth-Tabor' refers to a place mentioned as a boundary location in the territory descriptions of the tribe of Naphtali. The meaning is related to 'ears' or 'peaks' of Tabor, indicating either projecting spurs or prominent elevations on or near Mount Tabor.
Semantic Range
Aznoth-Tabor (proper place name), physical feature denoting outlying slopes, ridges, or projections of Mount Tabor, boundary point; not used metaphorically or generically elsewhere
Root / Etymology
Compound word from אָזֶן (ʾāzen, 'ear')—from the root אזן ('to hear, ear')—and תָּבוֹר (Tabor, the name of a prominent mountain in Lower Galilee). The construction suggests the meaning 'ears (projections) of Tabor' or 'slopes of Tabor.' The root אזן usually means 'ear' (the organ) or extensions/edges metaphorically, but the etymology as a toponym indicates usage referring to prominent physical features. 'Tabor' is an ancient toponym with uncertain original meaning.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Aznoth-Tabor is mentioned in Joshua 19:34 as a border location for the tribe of Naphtali. The phrase is not widely used elsewhere in the Hebrew Bible, suggesting it is a specific technical term for a geographical point. The word 'ear' is used metaphorically in topographical contexts in other Semitic languages to mean 'peak,' 'edge,' or 'spur.' The use here likely denotes the projecting slopes or 'ears' (i.e., extensions) of Mount Tabor rather than any aural connotation. While later translations (such as the KJV) simply transliterate the name, the underlying meaning emphasizes geographical features. The area designated is not the summit of Tabor itself, but an outlying region or spur marked by the landmark of Mount Tabor. Modern identifications of the precise location vary, but the term is not typically used in post-biblical literature.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from אָזַן and תָּבוֹר; flats (i.e. tops) of Tabor (i.e. situated on it); Aznoth-Tabor, a place in Palestine; Aznoth-tabor.
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אזן + תבור (ʾ-z-n + t-b-w-r) — ear, projection; Tabor (mountain name)
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H243-01 |
אַזְנ֣וֹת | azenot | HNp |
Aznoth | Ears of Tabor | 1 |
H243-02 |
תָּב֔וֹר | tavor | HNp |
Tabor | Mount Tabor | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H243-01 |
Joshua 19:34 | אַזְנ֣וֹת | azenot | HNp |
Aznoth | Ears of Tabor |
H243-02 |
Joshua 19:34 | תָּב֔וֹר | tavor | HNp |
Tabor | Mount Tabor |