Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֹבֵד”
Understanding ʼôbêd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
active of participle of אָבַד perish. - (concrete) wretched or (abstract) destruction 1) destruction
H8
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֹבֵד
Phonetico-bade'
Transliterationʼôbêd
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
active of participle of אָבַד perish. - (concrete) wretched or (abstract) destruction 1) destruction
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 24:20 | “And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever.” Word: אֹבֵד (ʼôbêd) | |
| Numbers 24:24 | “And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.” Word: אֹבֵד (ʼôbêd) |
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