Horeb

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔːɹɛb/

Proper noun

Horeb

  1. (biblical) The mountain where the Ten Commandments were given to Moses by Yahweh, according to the Book of Deuteronomy in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage notes
  • Generally taken to be another name for the biblical Mount Sinai.
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