Word Study

The meaning of עֶבֶד

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

H5651
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
ReferenceText
Judges 9:30

And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

Ezra 8:6

Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Judges
Book Distribution
Judges5
Ezra1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עֶבֶד' deepen your understanding of Judges 9:30?