Strong's Lexicon abidah: Loss, Perishing Original Word: עֲבִידָה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָבַד (avad), meaning "to perish" or "to be lost." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἀπώλεια (apoleia), Strong's Greek 684, which also means destruction or loss. Usage: The term "abidah" is used to denote a state of being lost or the condition of perishing. It often conveys a sense of something valuable that has been lost or destroyed, emphasizing the finality and irretrievability of the loss. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of loss was significant, especially in a society where property, livestock, and family were central to one's identity and survival. The loss of any of these could have profound implications, both materially and spiritually. The term "abidah" would resonate deeply in a community that valued preservation and continuity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to abodah Definition work, service NASB Translation administration (2), service (1), work (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance affairs, service, work (Aramaic) from abad; labor or business -- affairs, service, work. see HEBREW abad Forms and Transliterations וַעֲבִ֥ידְתָּא ועבידתא לַעֲבִידַ֖ת לעבידת עֲבִֽידְתָּא֙ עֲבִידַ֣ת עֲבִידַ֥ת עֲבִידַת֙ עבידת עבידתא ‘ă·ḇî·ḏaṯ ‘ă·ḇî·ḏə·tā ‘ăḇîḏaṯ ‘ăḇîḏətā aviDat avideTa la‘ăḇîḏaṯ la·‘ă·ḇî·ḏaṯ laaviDat vaaVidta wa‘ăḇîḏətā wa·‘ă·ḇî·ḏə·tāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:24 HEB: בֵּאדַ֗יִן בְּטֵלַת֙ עֲבִידַ֣ת בֵּית־ אֱלָהָ֔א NAS: Then work on the house of God KJV: ceased the work of the house INT: Then ceased work the house of God Ezra 5:8 Ezra 6:7 Ezra 6:18 Daniel 2:49 Daniel 3:12 6 Occurrences |
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