The meaning of “אָבֵל”
Understanding ʼâbêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
mourn(-er, -ing). - lamenting 1) mourning 1a) for the dead 1b) because of calamity 1c) of rites of mourning 2) mourner (...
אָבֵל
mourn(-er, -ing). - lamenting 1) mourning 1a) for the dead 1b) because of calamity 1c) of rites of mourning 2) mourner (subst.) 2a) for the dead 2b) for calamity
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:35 | “And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.” Word: אָבֵל (ʼâbêl) | |
| Esther 6:12 | “And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.” Word: אָבֵל (ʼâbêl) | |
| Job 29:25 | “I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners. ” Word: אָבֵל (ʼâbêl) | |
| Psalms 35:14 | “I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.” Word: אָבֵל (ʼâbêl) | |
| Isaiah 61:2 | “To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;” Word: אָבֵל (ʼâbêl) |
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