The meaning of “אֲבִידָע”

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

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

אֲבִידָע

Phoneticab-ee-daw'

TransliterationʼĂbîydâʻ

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Abida, Abidah. - § Abida or Abidah = "my father knows" - Abida, a son of Abraham by Keturah 1) fourth son of Midian and grandson of Abraham by his wife Keturah (after Sarah died)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 25:4	“And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.”
1 Chronicles 1:33	“And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.”

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Genesis

Book Distribution

Genesis1

1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אֲבִידָע' deepen your understanding of Genesis 25:4?

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