Libanus
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Libanus is the Latinized form of the Hebrew word for Lebanon, referring to the mountain range and region located north of Israel.
What is the meaning of Libanus in the Bible?
Libanus serves as the Latin equivalent for Lebanon, appearing frequently in the Vulgate and subsequent English translations to denote the mountainous region north of the Holy Land.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Libanus as the Latin term for Lebanon clarifies references in older biblical translations and helps readers visualize the specific geographic setting of the cedar forests and mountain ranges described in the scriptures.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.