The meaning of “אָבָק”
Understanding ʼâbâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(small) dust, powder. - light particles (as volatile) 1) dust 1a) on ground 1b) clouds (fig.)
אָבָק
(small) dust, powder. - light particles (as volatile) 1) dust 1a) on ground 1b) clouds (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 9:9 | “And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.” Word: אָבָק (ʼâbâq) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:24 | “The Lord shall make the rain of thy land powder and dust: from heaven shall it come down upon thee, until thou be destroyed.” Word: אָבָק (ʼâbâq) | |
| Isaiah 29:5 | “Moreover the multitude of thy strangers shall be like small dust, and the multitude of the terrible ones shall be as chaff that passeth away: yea, it shall be at an instant suddenly.” Word: אָבָק (ʼâbâq) | |
| Ezekiel 26:10 | “By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.” Word: אָבָק (ʼâbâq) | |
| Nahum 1:3 | “The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.” Word: אָבָק (ʼâbâq) |
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