The meaning of “אָבָה”
Understanding ʼâbâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
consent, rest content will, be willing. - to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent 1) to be willing, cons...
אָבָה
consent, rest content will, be willing. - to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent 1) to be willing, consent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be willing 1a2) to consent, yield to, accept 1a3) to desire
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:8 | “And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.” Word: אָבָה (ʼâbâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 13:8 | “Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:” Word: אָבָה (ʼâbâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 26:23 | “The Lord render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the Lord delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed.” Word: אָבָה (ʼâbâh) | |
| 2 Kings 13:23 | “And the Lord was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.” Word: אָבָה (ʼâbâh) | |
| Job 39:9 | “Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?” Word: אָבָה (ʼâbâh) |