Lexicon maabeh: Thicket, dense growth Original Word: מַעֲבֶה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clay From abah; properly, compact (part of soil), i.e. Loam -- clay. see HEBREW abah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abah Definition thickness, compactness NASB Translation clay (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַעֲבֶה noun [masculine] si vera lectio, thickness, compactness; — בְּמַעֲבֵה הָאֲדָמָה 1 Kings 7:46 in the compactness of the soil, i.e. clayey ground or clay mould = 2 Chronicles 4:17 (where ᵑ0 ׳בַּעֲבִי הָ); but read doubtless in both בְּמַעְבֶּרֶת אֲדָמָה at the ford of Adamah, see GFMJudges 7:22 BenzK. עָבוֺת see עבת. עבט (perhaps √ of following; compare Assyrian ubbu‰u° (II. of אבט [= עבט ?]) be pledged DlHWB 6; Aramaic (Talmud) עֲבִיטָה pledge, עֲבַט Ithpe`el be taken in pledge; but WeJoel 2:7 thinks עֲבוֺט Aramaic loan-word, and compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָבָה (avah), which means "to be thick" or "to be dense."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents listed for Strong's Hebrew Number 4568. However, Greek terms related to soil or earth, such as γῆ (gē) for "earth" or "land," may be conceptually related in terms of describing the physical characteristics of land in biblical texts. Usage: This word is used in the context of describing soil or earth that is rich and compact, suitable for cultivation or construction. Context: מַעֲבֶה (ma'aveh) is a Hebrew term that appears in the context of describing the quality of soil. It is associated with the idea of density and compactness, often implying a fertile or substantial nature. The root עָבָה (avah) suggests a thickness or heaviness, which in agricultural terms, can denote a soil that retains moisture well and supports plant growth. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant in understanding the agricultural practices and land descriptions of ancient Israel. The compact nature of מַעֲבֶה would have been valued for its ability to sustain crops and support the agrarian lifestyle central to the biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations בְּמַעֲבֵ֖ה במעבה bə·ma·‘ă·ḇêh bəma‘ăḇêh bemaaVehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:46 HEB: יְצָקָ֣ם הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ בְּמַעֲבֵ֖ה הָאֲדָמָ֑ה בֵּ֥ין NAS: cast them, in the clay ground KJV: cast them, in the clay ground INT: cast the king the clay ground between 1 Occurrence |
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hold, keep, guard). 
