νότος
notos (H7614J)
(Queen of) the South
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# Analysis of νότος (notos) The Greek word νότος (notos) designates a geographical direction and, more specifically, refers to "the South" or "the Queen of the South" in biblical contexts. With 16 occurrences in the Bible, this term appears with sufficient frequency to indicate its importance in biblical geography and narrative. The dual sense of this word—functioning both as a directional term and as a reference to a specific ruler or kingdom—suggests its usage operates on two levels. When used as a simple direction, it orients readers within spatial frameworks essential to biblical narratives. When employed as "the Queen of the South," it carries historical and political weight, likely referencing a known ancient ruler or kingdom that held significance for the biblical audience. The relatively modest number of occurrences (16) indicates that while νότος serves a functional role in biblical texts, it is not among the most frequently used geographical or political terms. This suggests the concept it represents—whether directional or referring to a specific southern power—was referenced only when narratively or theologically relevant, rather than as a standard geographical reference point throughout Scripture.
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When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning Yahweh’s name, she came to test him with hard questions.
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
She gave the king one hundred twenty talents of gold, and a very great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again was there such an abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.
King Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatever she asked, in addition to that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own land, she and her servants.
When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to test Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great caravan, including camels that bore spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. When she had come to Solomon, she talked with him about all that was in her heart.
When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
She gave the king one hundred and twenty talents of gold, spices in great abundance, and precious stones. There was never before such spice as the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.
King Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatever she asked, in addition to that which she had brought to the king. So she turned, and went to her own land, she and her servants.
The caravans of Tema looked. The companies of Sheba waited for them.
The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
They shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba. Men shall pray for him continually. They shall bless him all day long.
A multitude of camels will cover you, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah. All from Sheba will come. They will bring gold and frankincense, and will proclaim the praises of Yahweh.
To what purpose does frankincense from Sheba come to me, and the sweet cane from a far country? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, and your sacrifices are not pleasing to me.”
“ ‘ “The traders of Sheba and Raamah were your traders. They traded for your wares with the chief of all spices, and with all precious stones, and gold.
“ ‘ “Haran, Canneh, and Eden, the traders of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were your traders.
Sheba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the young lions of it, will ask you, ‘Have you come to take the plunder? Have you assembled your company to take the prey, to carry away silver and gold, to take away livestock and goods, to take great plunder?’ ” ’