Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עַבְטִיט”
Understanding ʻabṭîyṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
thick clay (by a false etym.). - something pledged, i.e. (collectively) pawned goods 1) weight of pledges, heavy debts
H5671
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עַבְטִיט
Phoneticab-teet'
Transliterationʻabṭîyṭ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
thick clay (by a false etym.). - something pledged, i.e. (collectively) pawned goods 1) weight of pledges, heavy debts
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Habakkuk 2:6 | “Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!” Word: עַבְטִיט (ʻabṭîyṭ) |