Strong's Lexicon Abdon: Abdon Original Word: עַבְדוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָבַד (avad), meaning "to serve" or "to work." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Abdon in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of servanthood is reflected in Greek words like δοῦλος (doulos), meaning "servant" or "slave." Usage: The name "Abdon" means "servant" or "service." In the Bible, it is used as a personal name for several individuals, as well as a place name. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of the individual. The name Abdon, meaning "servant," reflects a common theme in Hebrew culture where service to God and others was highly valued. The individuals named Abdon in the Bible were part of Israel's history during the time of the Judges and the monarchy, periods marked by cycles of faithfulness and rebellion among the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abad Definition four Isr., also a Levitical city NASB Translation Abdon (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַבְדּוֺן proper name I. proper name, masculine 1. a judge Judges 12:13,15, ᵐ5 Αβδων, A ᵐ5L Λαβδω(μ); (Ew compare בְּדָן 1 Samuel 12:11, but read בָּרָק, see בְּדָן above). 2 a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:23, ᵐ5 Αβαδων, A ᵐ5L Αβδων. 3 son of Jehiel a Gibeonite 1 Chronicles 8:30; 1 Chronicles 9:36; ᵐ5 Αβαλων, Σαβαδων, A Αβδων, Σαβδων, ᵐ5L Αβδων. 4 son of Micah2Chronicles 34:20, ᵐ5 Αβδοδομ, A ᵐ5L Αβδων (= עַכְבּוֺר 2 Kings 22:12). II. proper name, of a location Levitical city in Asher Joshua 21:30; 1 Chronicles 6:59, ᵐ5 Δαββων, Αβαραν, A ᵐ5L Αβδων (20 Manuscripts read עַבְדֹּן Joshua 19:28 for עֶבְרֹן), `Abde, GuérinGal 2, 37 compare BuhlGeogr. 230. עוֺבָל, I. עֵיבָל proper name, of a people Arabian people, descended from Joktan according to Genesis 10:28 (ᵐ5L Γαιβαλ); = עֵיבָל 1 Chronicles 1:22 (ᵐ5L Ηβηλ). On location compare GlaserSkizze ii. 426. I. עֵיבָל see עוֺבָל above II. עֵיבָל proper name, masculine or of a people name in Edom, Genesis 36:23 (ᵐ5 Γαιβηλ), = 1 Chronicles 1:40 (ᵐ5 Γαιβηλ), A Γαοβηλ ᵐ5L Ουβαλ); according to GlaserSkizze ii. 426 possibly = foregoing (compare with name of (god) B¢l, WklGeschichte. Israel 120; Alttest. Unters. 117 f.). III. עֵיבָל proper name, of a mountain Ebal, the mountain of cursing, north of Shechem (Nabulus), and opposite Mt. Gerizim (mountain of blessing, south of Shechem), Deuteronomy 11:29, also Joshua 8:30,33 (D); ᵐ5 Γαιβαλ (connection with above √ dubious; on בל = B¢l, compare GrayProp. N. 124 n., and references); — on Ebal see RobBR ii. 275 ff. GASmGeogr. Ch. vi. DiDeuteronomy 11:29 Drib. BdPal. (1898), 257. עבץ ( √ of following; meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abdon From abad; servitude; Abdon, the name of a place in Palestine and of four Israelites -- Abdon. Compare Ebron. see HEBREW abad see HEBREW Ebron Forms and Transliterations וְעַבְדּ֥וֹן ועבדון עַבְדּ֑וֹן עַבְדּ֖וֹן עַבְדּ֥וֹן עַבְדּ֨וֹן עבדון ‘aḇ·dō·wn ‘aḇdōwn avDon veavDon wə‘aḇdōwn wə·‘aḇ·dō·wnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 21:30 HEB: מִגְרָשֶׁ֑הָ אֶת־ עַבְדּ֖וֹן וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶֽׁהָ׃ NAS: lands, Abdon with its pasture lands, KJV: with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs, INT: Mishal pasture Abdon lands Judges 12:13 Judges 12:15 1 Chronicles 6:74 1 Chronicles 8:23 1 Chronicles 8:30 1 Chronicles 9:36 2 Chronicles 34:20 8 Occurrences |