The meaning of “אָבִיב”
Understanding ʼâbîyb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Abib, ear, green ears of corn (not maize). - green, i.e. a young ear of grain - hence, the name of the month Abib or Nis...
אָבִיב
Abib, ear, green ears of corn (not maize). - green, i.e. a young ear of grain - hence, the name of the month Abib or Nisan 1) fresh, young barley ears, barley 2) month of ear-forming, of greening of crop, of growing green Abib, month of exodus and passover (March or April)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 23:15 | “Thou shalt keep the feast of unleavened bread: (thou shalt eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the time appointed of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out from Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:)” Word: אָבִיב (ʼâbîyb) | |
| Leviticus 2:14 | “And if thou offer a meat offering of thy firstfruits unto the Lord, thou shalt offer for the meat offering of thy firstfruits green ears of corn dried by the fire, even corn beaten out of full ears.” Word: אָבִיב (ʼâbîyb) | |
| Deuteronomy 16:1 | “Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the Lord thy God: for in the month of Abib the Lord thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.” Word: אָבִיב (ʼâbîyb) |
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