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Tabbaoth

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What is the meaning of Tabbaoth in the Bible?

Tabbaoth is a clan name appearing in the biblical Book of Ezra, identifying a group of Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Judah.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying the Tabbaoth clan allows readers to trace the specific family structures and demographic composition of the community that rebuilt Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Tabbaoth reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Tabbaoth in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Tabbaoth clarify?

Source Attribution

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.

How to Cite This Entry

"Tabbaoth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tabbaoth/
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