Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָבַשׁ”
Understanding ʻâbash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be rotten. - to dry up 1) (Qal) to shrivel, waste away
H5685
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָבַשׁ
Phoneticaw-bash'
Transliterationʻâbash
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be rotten. - to dry up 1) (Qal) to shrivel, waste away
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joel 1:17 | “The seed is rotten under their clods, the garners are laid desolate, the barns are broken down; for the corn is withered.” Word: עָבַשׁ (ʻâbash) |