Word Study

The meaning of Ἀβιά

Understanding Abiá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G7
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

Ἀβιά

Phoneticab-ee-ah'
TransliterationAbiá
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (אֲבִיָּה) Abia. - Abijah, the name of two Israelites

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 1:7

And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

Luke 1:5

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution
Matthew1
Luke1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'Ἀβιά' deepen your understanding of Matthew 1:7?