Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Christmas Day
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Golden, City

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Golden, Calf
Next Entry
Goldsmith
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

gōld ´' n : The translation "golden city" ( Isaiah 14:4 ) is an attempt to render the received text (מדהבה , madhhēbhāh ), but can hardly be justified. Almost all the ancient versions read (מרהבה , marhēbhāh ), a word which connotes unrest and insolence, fitting the context well.

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Golden, City'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​g/golden-city.html. 1915.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile