The meaning of “עֲבֻדָּה”
Understanding ʻăbuddâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
passive participle of עָבַד household, store of servants. - something wrought, i.e. (concretely) service 1) service, hou...
עֲבֻדָּה
passive participle of עָבַד household, store of servants. - something wrought, i.e. (concretely) service 1) service, household servants
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:14 | “For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.” Word: עֲבֻדָּה (ʻăbuddâh) | |
| Job 1:3 | “His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.” Word: עֲבֻדָּה (ʻăbuddâh) |
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