Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אָיַב”
Understanding ʼâyab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be an enemy. - to hate (as one of an opposite tribe or party) - hence to be hostile 1) to be hostile to, to be an enemy ...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אָיַב
Phoneticaw-yab'
Transliterationʼâyab
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be an enemy. - to hate (as one of an opposite tribe or party) - hence to be hostile 1) to be hostile to, to be an enemy to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be hostile to 1a2) to treat as an enemy
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 23:22 | “But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.” Word: אָיַב (ʼâyab) |
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