46. abir

Lexicon

abir: Mighty, Strong, Powerful

Original Word: אָבִיר
Part of Speech: Adjective Masculine
Transliteration: abiyr
Pronunciation: ah-beer'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-beer')
Definition: Mighty, Strong, Powerful
Meaning: mighty

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

mighty one

From 'abar; mighty (spoken of God) -- mighty (one).

see HEBREW 'abar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as abar
Definition
strong
NASB Translation
Mighty One (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[אָבִיר adjective strong; always = substantive the Strong, old name for God (poetry); only construct in אֲבִיר יַעֲקֹב Genesis 49:24 & thence Psalm 132:2; Psalm 132:5; Isaiah 49:26; Isaiah 60:16; יִשְׂרָאֵל ׳א Isaiah 1:24 (compare Che critical note) — Ba^{NB 51} assigns this construct to אַבִּיר.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָבַר (abar), meaning "to be strong" or "to be mighty."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G32 (ἄγγελος, aggelos): While primarily meaning "angel" or "messenger," it can imply a mighty being in certain contexts.
- G1415 (δυνατός, dynatos): Meaning "powerful" or "mighty," often used to describe God's power or the strength of faith.
- G2478 (ἰσχυρός, ischyros): Meaning "strong" or "mighty," used to describe physical strength or powerful entities.
- G5022 (τάλαντον, talanton): Although primarily meaning "talent" (a unit of weight), it can metaphorically imply a measure of strength or capability in certain contexts.

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of might and strength found in the Hebrew word אָבִיר, illustrating the continuity of these themes across the biblical texts.

Usage: The word אָבִיר appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often used to describe the might or strength of individuals, nations, or God Himself. It is typically translated as "mighty" or "strong."

Context: The Hebrew word אָבִיר (abir) is a term that conveys the concept of might and strength. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals or entities that possess great power or authority. The word is often associated with warriors or leaders who exhibit physical strength or military prowess. Additionally, it is used to describe the might of God, emphasizing His supreme power and authority over creation.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in various passages to reflect the context of strength or might. For example, in Psalm 132:2, it is used to describe the mighty acts of God: "He swore an oath to the LORD, and made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob." Here, the term underscores the divine strength and reliability of God's promises.

The word is also used metaphorically to describe the strength of animals, such as in Job 39:19, where it refers to the strength of a horse: "Do you give strength to the horse or adorn his neck with a mane?" This usage highlights the natural power and majesty of creation, attributing it to the Creator's design.

Overall, אָבִיר serves as a reminder of the various forms of strength, whether human, animal, or divine, and the recognition of God's ultimate sovereignty and power.

Forms and Transliterations

אֲבִ֖יר אֲבִ֣יר אֲבִ֥יר אביר לַאֲבִ֥יר לאביר ’ă·ḇîr ’ăḇîr aVir la’ăḇîr la·’ă·ḇîr laaVir

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 49:24
HEB: יָדָ֑יו מִידֵי֙ אֲבִ֣יר יַעֲקֹ֔ב מִשָּׁ֥ם
NAS: From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob
KJV: by the hands of the mighty [God] of Jacob;
INT: the hands the hands of the Mighty of Jacob there

Psalm 132:2
HEB: לַיהוָ֑ה נָ֝דַ֗ר לַאֲבִ֥יר יַעֲקֹֽב׃
NAS: And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,
KJV: [and] vowed unto the mighty [God] of Jacob;
INT: to the LORD and vowed to the Mighty of Jacob

Psalm 132:5
HEB: לַיהוָ֑ה מִ֝שְׁכָּנ֗וֹת לַאֲבִ֥יר יַעֲקֹֽב׃
NAS: A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.
KJV: an habitation for the mighty [God] of Jacob.
INT: the LORD A dwelling the Mighty of Jacob

Isaiah 1:24
HEB: יְהוָ֣ה צְבָא֔וֹת אֲבִ֖יר יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל ה֚וֹי
NAS: of hosts, The Mighty One of Israel,
KJV: of hosts, the mighty One of Israel,
INT: GOD of hosts the Mighty of Israel Ah

Isaiah 49:26
HEB: מֽוֹשִׁיעֵ֔ךְ וְגֹאֲלֵ֖ךְ אֲבִ֥יר יַעֲקֹֽב׃ ס
NAS: And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
KJV: and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
INT: am your Savior and your Redeemer the Mighty of Jacob

Isaiah 60:16
HEB: מֽוֹשִׁיעֵ֔ךְ וְגֹאֲלֵ֖ךְ אֲבִ֥יר יַעֲקֹֽב׃
NAS: And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
KJV: and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
INT: am your Savior and your Redeemer the Mighty of Jacob

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 46
6 Occurrences

’ă·ḇîr — 4 Occ.
la·’ă·ḇîr — 2 Occ.