Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “עֲוִיל”

Understanding ʻăvîyl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

young child, little one. - a babe 1) young male or man or boy, boy

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H5759

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

עֲוִיל

Phoneticav-eel'

Transliterationʻăvîyl

Grammar Code

H:N-M

Hebrew Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

young child, little one. - a babe 1) young male or man or boy, boy

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Job 19:18	“Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me.” Word: עֲוִיל (ʻăvîyl)
Job 21:11	“They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.” Word: עֲוִיל (ʻăvîyl)

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Job

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