Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H79 |
|---|---|
| Word: | אָבַק |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Etymology: | a primitive root, probably to float away (as vapor), but used only as denominative from H80 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | abaq |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | aw-bak' |
| Meaning: | 1. to bedust, i.e. grapple |
| KJV Renderings: | wrestle. |
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[אָבַק] verb denominative
Genesis 82:25
