Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אָבַק”
Understanding ʼâbaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wrestle. - to bedust, i.e. grapple 1) (Niphal) to wrestle, grapple (get dusty), bedust
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אָבַק
Phoneticaw-bak'
Transliterationʼâbaq
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wrestle. - to bedust, i.e. grapple 1) (Niphal) to wrestle, grapple (get dusty), bedust
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 32:24 | “And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.” Word: אָבַק (ʼâbaq) | |
| Genesis 32:25 | “And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.” Word: אָבַק (ʼâbaq) |