Tebah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Tebah in the Bible?
Tebah is a Hebrew word meaning 'ark' or 'box', used in the Bible to describe Noah's ark and the basket in which Moses was placed. It is not a person.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Tebah clarifies the structure of the Nahorite family line, illustrating the extensive kinship networks that defined the patriarchal era and providing context for the descendants of Abraham's brother.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Tebah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Tebah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Tebah 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
"Tebah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tebah/