3. eb

Lexicon

eb: Freshness, Fresh Greenery, Young Shoots

Original Word: אֵב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: eb
Pronunciation: ayb
Phonetic Spelling: (abe)
Definition: Freshness, Fresh Greenery, Young Shoots
Meaning: a green plant

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

greenness, fruit

From the same as 'abiyb; a green plant -- greenness, fruit.

see HEBREW 'abiyb

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as abib
Definition
freshness, fresh green
NASB Translation
blossoms (1), green (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[אֵב] noun [masculine] freshness, fresh green (Lag^{BN 207} Infinitive ibb; thence concrete, compare Arabic ; above stem & meaning better than √ אנב (spring) compare Assyrian inbu, fruit, Aramaic אִנְבֵּהּ (q. v.) Dl^{HA 65, Prov 114}) עֹדֶנּוּ בְאִבּוֺ while yet in its freshness (i.e. אָחוּ, reed) Job 8:12; concrete, plural green shoots בְּאִבֵּי הַנַּחַל Songs 6:11 ("" הֲפָֽרְחָה הַגֶּפֶן הֵנֵצוּ הָֽרִמֹּנִים׃.

[אֵב K^{§ 55, 5 a) 2}] noun masculine fruit (Biblical Hebrew; √ אבב); — suffix 3 masculine singular אִנְבֵהּ (K^{§ 11, 4 b}) Daniel 4:9; Daniel 4:11; Daniel 4:18.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be fresh or green.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1080 (γεννάω, gennaō): While primarily meaning "to beget" or "to give birth," this term can metaphorically relate to the concept of new life and growth, akin to the sprouting of green plants.
• G2590 (καρπός, karpos): Meaning "fruit," this term is related to the produce of plants, which follows the initial growth of green vegetation. It signifies the result of growth and is often used metaphorically for the fruits of one's actions or spiritual fruits.
• G4491 (ῥίζα, rhiza): Meaning "root," this term is foundational to plant growth, as roots support and nourish the plant. It can metaphorically represent the underlying source of life and strength, similar to how green plants (אֵב) signify the beginning of growth.

In summary, the Hebrew word אֵב (eb) encapsulates the concept of fresh, green vegetation, symbolizing new life and growth. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and the continual renewal present in His creation.

Usage: The term אֵב is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote fresh, green plants or vegetation, often symbolizing new life, growth, or the early stages of plant development.

Context: • Biblical Context: The word אֵב appears in the context of describing the freshness and vitality of young plants. It is often used metaphorically to represent new beginnings, growth, and the flourishing of life. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, green plants were a sign of prosperity and divine blessing, as they indicated fertile land and successful harvests.
• Theological Significance: From a conservative biblical perspective, the imagery of green plants (אֵב) can be seen as a symbol of God's provision and the renewal of life. It reflects the Creator's ongoing work in sustaining the earth and providing for His creation. The freshness of young plants can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual renewal and growth in the life of a believer.
• Scriptural References: While specific verses using the term אֵב are not directly quoted in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of green plants is prevalent throughout Scripture. For example, in Genesis 1:11, God commands the earth to bring forth vegetation, highlighting the importance of plant life in His creation. Similarly, in Psalm 1:3, the righteous are compared to a tree planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in its season, with leaves that do not wither, symbolizing spiritual vitality and prosperity.

Forms and Transliterations

בְ֭אִבּוֹ בְּאִבֵּ֣י באבו באבי bə’ibbê ḇə’ibbōw bə·’ib·bê ḇə·’ib·bōw beibBei veibbo

Englishman's Concordance

Job 8:12
HEB: עֹדֶ֣נּוּ בְ֭אִבּוֹ לֹ֣א יִקָּטֵ֑ף
NAS: While it is still green [and] not cut down,
KJV: Whilst it [is] yet in his greenness, [and] not cut down,
INT: is still green not cut

Songs 6:11
HEB: יָרַ֔דְתִּי לִרְא֖וֹת בְּאִבֵּ֣י הַנָּ֑חַל לִרְאוֹת֙
NAS: To see the blossoms of the valley,
KJV: to see the fruits of the valley,
INT: went to see the blossoms of the valley to see

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3
2 Occurrences

bə·’ib·bê — 1 Occ.
ḇə·’ib·bōw — 1 Occ.