Original Word: טַבּוּר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tabbur
Pronunciation: tahb-BOOR
Phonetic Spelling: (tab-boor')
Definition: Navel, center, middle
Meaning: accumulated, a summit

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be prominent

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2836 (κοιλία, koilia) - often translated as "belly" or "womb," which can metaphorically relate to the concept of centrality or innermost parts.

Usage: The Hebrew word "tabbur" primarily refers to the navel or the central part of something. In a literal sense, it denotes the navel of the human body, symbolizing the center or core. Figuratively, it can also refer to the central or most important part of a region or object, emphasizing its significance or centrality.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the navel was often seen as a symbol of life and connection, particularly in relation to birth and nourishment. The navel, being centrally located on the body, was metaphorically used to describe the center of the earth or a region, highlighting its importance. In biblical times, the concept of centrality was significant in understanding the geography and spiritual symbolism of Israel and its surrounding nations.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
highest part, center
NASB Translation
center (1), highest part (1).

טַבּוּר noun [masculine] highest part, centre (according to ᵐ5 ᵑ9 navel, so Late Hebrew id., and טִיבּוּר, Aramaic טִיבּוּרָא, טִיבּוּרְיָא) — הִנֵּה עָם יֹרְדִים מֵעִם טַבּוּר הארץ Judges 9:37 behold people descending from the highest part of the land; ישְׁבֵי עַלטַֿבּוּר הארץ Ezekiel 38:12 those dwelling upon the navel of the earth, i.e. upon the mountainous country of Israel, central and prominent in the earth.

middle, midst

From an unused root meaning to pile up; properly, accumulated; i.e. (by implication) a summit -- middle, midst.

טַבּ֣וּר טַבּ֥וּר טבור ṭab·būr tabBur ṭabbūrInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts