The meaning of “עָבוּר”
Understanding ʻâbûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עָבֻר ʻâbur (aw-boor'); passive participle of עָבַר because of, for (...'s sake), (intent) that, to. - properly, cros...
עָבוּר
or עָבֻר ʻâbur (aw-boor'); passive participle of עָבַר because of, for (...'s sake), (intent) that, to. - properly, crossed, i.e. (abstractly) transit - used only adverbially, on account of, in order that prep 1) for the sake of, on account of, because of, in order to conj 2) in order that
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 21:30 | “And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.” Word: עָבוּר (ʻâbûwr) | |
| Exodus 13:8 | “And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done because of that which the Lord did unto me when I came forth out of Egypt.” Word: עָבוּר (ʻâbûwr) | |
| 2 Samuel 14:20 | “To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.” Word: עָבוּר (ʻâbûwr) |