Strong's Lexicon Yabets: Jabez Original Word: יַעְבֵּץ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָצַב (atsab), meaning "to grieve" or "to cause pain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Jabez in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: The name Jabez is associated with sorrow or pain, as indicated by its root meaning. In the biblical narrative, Jabez is noted for his prayerful request to God, which highlights his desire to overcome the negative connotations of his name and circumstances. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often reflective of circumstances surrounding a birth or prophetic of a person's future. Jabez's name, meaning "pain," suggests that his birth was particularly difficult or sorrowful for his mother. Despite this, Jabez is remembered for his faith and reliance on God, which was a significant aspect of Hebrew spirituality and identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a desc. of Judah, also a place in Judah NASB Translation Jabez (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַעְבֵּץ proper name 1. masculine person Jabez, a man of the Calebites, 1 Chronicles 4:9 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 4:10 (where interpreted as akin to עצב; on position of this family compare MeyJudenthum 118); ᵐ5 Ιγαβης A Ιαγβης, Γαβης, GL Ιαβιης, Ιαβηλ, Ιαβεις. 2. location in Judah, apparently near Bethlehem 1 Chronicles 2:55 (compare 1 Chronicles 2:54); ᵐ5 Γαμες A Γαβης ᵐ5L Ιαβις. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jabets, an Israelite, and also of a place in PalestineFrom an unused root probably meaning to grieve; sorrowful; Jabets, the name of an Israelite, and also of a place in Palestine: Forms and Transliterations יַ֠עְבֵּץ יַעְבֵּ֔ץ יַעְבֵּץ֙ יעבץ ya‘·bêṣ ya‘bêṣ yaBetzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:55 HEB: (יֹשְׁבֵ֣י ק) יַעְבֵּ֔ץ תִּרְעָתִ֥ים שִׁמְעָתִ֖ים NAS: who lived at Jabez [were] the Tirathites, KJV: which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, INT: of the scribes abide Jabez the Tirathites the Shimeathites 1 Chronicles 4:9 1 Chronicles 4:9 1 Chronicles 4:10 4 Occurrences |
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