Joshua 15:53

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Joshua 15:53 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,

King James Version KJV

And Janum, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,

American Standard Version ASV

and Janim, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Janim, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah;

Free Bible Version FBV

Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And Ianum, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and Janum, and Beth-Tappuah, and Aphekah,

World English Bible WEB

Janim, Beth Tappuah, Aphekah,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And Janum, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Janum and Beththaphua and Apheca,

Translation for Translators T4T

Janim, Beth-Tappuah, Aphekah,

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Joshua 15:53 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB ו/ינים וְ/יָנ֥וּם וּ/בֵית תַּפּ֖וּחַ וַ/אֲפֵֽקָה

ו/ינים Yânîym H3241 Janim Conj | N-proper

וְ/יָנ֥וּם Yânîym H3241 Janim Conj | N-proper

וּ/בֵית Bêyth Tappûwach H1054 Beth-tappuah Conj | N-proper

תַּפּ֖וּחַ Bêyth Tappûwach H1054 Beth-tappuah N-proper

וַ/אֲפֵֽקָה ʼĂphêqâh H664 Aphekah Conj | N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:53

ו/ינים Yânîym H3241 "Janim" Conj | N-proper

Janim is a place in Palestine, possibly near Hebron, with a name that means asleep. It appears in the margin of some KJV translations. The town is located in the mountains of Judah.

Definition: § Janum = "asleep" a town in the mountains of Judah apparently not far from Hebron

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Janum (from the margin). See also: Joshua 15:53.

וְ/יָנ֥וּם Yânîym H3241 "Janim" Conj | N-proper

Janim is a place in Palestine, possibly near Hebron, with a name that means asleep. It appears in the margin of some KJV translations. The town is located in the mountains of Judah.

Definition: § Janum = "asleep" a town in the mountains of Judah apparently not far from Hebron

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Janum (from the margin). See also: Joshua 15:53.

וּ/בֵית Bêyth Tappûwach H1054 "Beth-tappuah" Conj | N-proper

Beth-tappuah means house of the apple, a town in Judah, referenced in the Bible as a place of abundance. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua and Nehemiah. The name reflects the town's fertile land and orchards.

Definition: § Beth-tappuah = "house of the apple" of "place of apples" a town in Judah

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-tappuah. See also: Joshua 15:53.

תַּפּ֖וּחַ Bêyth Tappûwach H1054 "Beth-tappuah" N-proper

Definition: § Beth-tappuah = "house of the apple" of "place of apples" a town in Judah

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-tappuah. See also: Joshua 15:53.

וַ/אֲפֵֽקָה ʼĂphêqâh H664 "Aphekah" Conj | N-proper

Aphekah means enclosure, referring to a city near Hebron in Judah, mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine. It is also related to Aphek, another biblical location. The name Aphekah is used in the KJV translation.

Definition: Aphekah = "enclosure" a city near Hebron in Judah Another name of a.pheq (אֲפֵק "Aphek" H0663G)

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Aphekah. See also: Joshua 15:53.

Study Notes — Joshua 15:53

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Joshua 15:53 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:53
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:53
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:53
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:53

Context — The Cities of Judah

51Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages. 52Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

53Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,

54Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages. 55Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah,

Joshua 15:53 Summary

Joshua 15:53 lists the cities of Janim, Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah as part of the land allotted to the tribe of Judah. This verse reminds us that God is a God of detail and care, who is intimately involved in the lives of His people, as seen in Matthew 10:30. Just as God gave the Israelites the land He had promised them, He also has a plan for our lives, and we can trust in His sovereignty and goodness, as proclaimed in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11. By studying this verse, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's character and His love for us, and be encouraged to trust in Him and follow His plan for our lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:53?

The cities listed in Joshua 15:53, including Janim, Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah, are part of the allotment of land given to the tribe of Judah, as described in Joshua 15:1-12, and are a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 and Genesis 15:18-21.

How do these cities relate to the overall conquest of Canaan?

The cities listed in Joshua 15:53 are among those conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership, as recorded in Joshua 10:1-43 and Joshua 11:1-23, and demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people in giving them the land He had promised in Deuteronomy 1:7-8 and Deuteronomy 6:23.

What can we learn from the specific mention of these cities in Scripture?

The mention of specific cities like Janim, Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah in Joshua 15:53 highlights God's attention to detail and care for His people, as seen in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus says that even the hairs on our head are numbered, and in Psalm 37:23, which reminds us that the Lord establishes our steps.

How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?

The listing of these cities in Joshua 15:53 demonstrates God's sovereignty over the nations and His control over the course of human history, as proclaimed in Isaiah 46:10 and Daniel 4:35, and reminds us that He is the One who gives and takes away, as seen in Job 1:21 and 1 Samuel 2:7-8.

Reflection Questions

What does the specific mention of Janim, Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah in Joshua 15:53 teach me about God's character and His relationship with His people?
How can I apply the concept of God's attention to detail, as seen in this verse, to my own life and circumstances?
In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, as demonstrated in the conquest of Canaan and the allotment of land to the tribes, in my own life and decisions?
What role do I play in God's larger plan, and how can I be faithful in the tasks and responsibilities He has given me, just as Joshua was faithful in leading the Israelites to conquer Canaan?

Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:53

And Janum,.... Under the word "Janum", Jerom writes (l), there is a village called Janua, three miles from Legion to the south, but seems not to be what is written; and Bethtappuah is by Jerom called

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:53

And Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah, Janum , [ Yaaniym (H3241), Janim (chet, in the Hebrew text); Septuagint, Iemain; Alexandrian, Anoum (Tischendorf's manuscripts)] - unknown.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:53

Verse 53. Beth-tappuah] The house of the apple or citron tree. Probably a place where these grew in great abundance and perfection. Aphekah] See Clarke on Joshua 12:18.

Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:53

53. Beth-tappuah, five miles west of Hebron, is now called Teffuh. It is well peopled, and stands in the midst of olive groves and vineyards, with marks of thrift.