Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֶבֶד”
Understanding ʻEbed reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as עֶבֶד Ebed. - § Ebed = "servant" - Ebed, the name of two Israelites 1) father of Gaal in the time of the jud...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֶבֶד
Phoneticeh'-bed
TransliterationʻEbed
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as עֶבֶד Ebed. - § Ebed = "servant" - Ebed, the name of two Israelites 1) father of Gaal in the time of the judges 2) son of Jonathan and one of the sons of Adin who returned from exile with Ezra
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 9:30 | “And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.” Word: עֶבֶד (ʻEbed) | |
| Ezra 8:6 | “Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.” Word: עֶבֶד (ʻEbed) |