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sibmah |
2 definitions found From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: Sibmah coolness; fragrance, a town in Reuben, in the territory of Moab, on the east of Jordan (Josh. 13:19); called also Shebam and Shibmah (Num. 32:3, 38). It was famous for its vines (Isa. 16:9; Jer. 48:32). It has been identified with the ruin of Sumieh where there are rock-cut wine-presses. This fact explains the words of the prophets referred to above. It was about 5 miles east of Heshbon. From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]: Sibmah, conversion; captivity
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