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    Gibeon Meaning in the Bible

    Gibeon

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    Gibeon means "Hill city", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Gibeon appears in the King James Bible, and Scripture is the passage most often tied to it. The name Gibeon, meaning 'Hill city', carries spiritual significance rooted in Scripture.

    Is Gibeon in the Bible?

    Yes — Gibeon appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.

    Pronunciation:/GIB-ee-on/
    OriginHebrew
    MeaningHill city
    What does Gibeon mean?

    Gibeon is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Hill city". The city whose inhabitants cleverly made peace with Joshua through deception.

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    What does Gibeon mean in the Bible?

    Gibeon means "Hill city" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.

    The city whose inhabitants cleverly made peace with Joshua through deception.

    Where does Gibeon appear in the Bible (KJV)?

    Gibeon is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Scripture. Each verse is quoted in full below.

    "The name Gibeon appears in the biblical narrative."

    Scripture (KJV)

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    What is the spiritual meaning of Gibeon?

    The name Gibeon, meaning 'Hill city', carries spiritual significance rooted in Scripture.

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    Gibeon name meaning: frequently asked questions

    Yes — Gibeon appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.

    Gibeon means "Hill city." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Scripture, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.

    Hebrew. Gibeon comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Hill city." It appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.

    Common questions about the name Gibeon

    Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Gibeon?

    Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.

    Where can I read the full biblical context for Gibeon?

    You can read every verse where Gibeon appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.