3965. maabus

Lexicon

maabus: Manger, feeding trough

Original Word: מַאֲבוּס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ma`abuwc
Pronunciation: mah-ah-BOOS
Phonetic Spelling: (mah-ab-ooce')
Definition: Manger, feeding trough
Meaning: a granary

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

storehouse

From 'abac; a granary -- storehouse.

see HEBREW 'abac

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from abas
Definition
granary
NASB Translation
barns (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מַאֲבוּס] noun [masculine] granary (= place of fodder; ? Assyrian bit abûsâti Dl^{W 46}) plural suffix מַאֲבֻסֶיהָ Jeremiah 50:26.

אֲבַעְבֻּעֹת see בוע.

אבץ (meaning unknown).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָבַס (abas), meaning "to fatten" or "to feed."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מַאֲבוּס in the Strong's Concordance, related concepts can be found in Greek terms associated with storage and provision, such as ἀποθήκη (apothēkē, Strong's Greek 596), meaning "storehouse" or "barn." This term is used in the New Testament to describe places where goods, including grain, are stored, reflecting similar themes of preparation and abundance.

Usage: The term מַאֲבוּס is used in the context of storing grain, typically referring to a structure or location designated for the storage of harvested grain.

Context: • The Hebrew word מַאֲבוּס (ma'abus) appears in the Old Testament as a term for a granary, a critical component in ancient agrarian societies. Granaries were essential for the storage and preservation of grain, ensuring a stable food supply throughout the year, especially during times of scarcity or famine. The concept of a granary is often associated with abundance and provision, reflecting the agricultural practices and economic stability of the time.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey the idea of storage and preparation, emphasizing the importance of planning and resource management. The granary serves as a symbol of God's provision and the blessings of a fruitful harvest.
• The use of מַאֲבוּס in biblical texts underscores the significance of agriculture in the ancient Near East and the reliance on divine favor for successful harvests. It also highlights the role of human responsibility in managing and safeguarding resources.

Forms and Transliterations

מַאֲבֻסֶ֔יהָ מאבסיה ma’ăḇusehā ma·’ă·ḇu·se·hā maavuSeiha

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 50:26
HEB: מִקֵּץ֙ פִּתְח֣וּ מַאֲבֻסֶ֔יהָ סָלּ֥וּהָ כְמוֹ־
NAS: Open up her barns, Pile
KJV: open her storehouses: cast her up
INT: the farthest Open her barns Pile like

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3965
1 Occurrence

ma·’ă·ḇu·se·hā — 1 Occ.