Metaphysical meaning of Ezion-geber (mbd)
Ezion-geber (A.V., Ezion-gaber), e'-zl-on-ge'-ber (Heb.)--backbone of a might one; backbone of superman; backbone of a demigod; giant's backbone.
A place on the Red Sea, a camping place of the Israelites when they were wandering in the wilderness (Num. 33: 35). It is mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:8 in connection with Elath.
Meta. The Children of Israel's encamping at Ezion-geber refers to a great building up and strengthening of firmness and moral principle in consciousness. This place called Ezion-geber belongs to the main trunk of the tree of life in man, the spinal column (backbone also bespeaks firmness and strength).
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Preceding Entry: Ezer
Following Entry: Eznite
