Strong's Lexicon aboth: Fathers, Ancestors Original Word: עָבֹת Word Origin: Derived from the root אָב (av), meaning "father." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3962 (πατήρ, patēr): Father - G3971 (πατριά, patria): Lineage, family Usage: The term "aboth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to fathers or ancestors. It often denotes the patriarchs or forefathers of the Israelite people, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The word can also be used more broadly to refer to previous generations or the founding figures of a family or nation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, ancestry and lineage were of paramount importance. The patriarchal system placed significant emphasis on the role of fathers as leaders and providers for their families. The concept of "aboth" is deeply rooted in the covenantal promises made by God to the patriarchs, which were foundational to Israel's identity and faith. The reverence for ancestors is reflected in the genealogies and historical narratives of the Hebrew Bible, underscoring the continuity of God's promises through successive generations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abath Definition (having) interwoven (foliage), leafy NASB Translation leafy (4). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thick Or rabowth {aw-both'}; from abath; intwined, i.e. Dense -- thick. see HEBREW abath Forms and Transliterations עֲבֻתָּ֔ה עָבֹ֑ת עָבֹ֖ת עָבֹ֗ת עבת עבתה ‘ā·ḇōṯ ‘ă·ḇut·tāh ‘āḇōṯ ‘ăḇuttāh aVot avutTahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 23:40 HEB: וַעֲנַ֥ף עֵץ־ עָבֹ֖ת וְעַרְבֵי־ נָ֑חַל NAS: and boughs of leafy trees KJV: trees, and the boughs of thick trees, INT: and boughs trees of leafy and willows of the brook Nehemiah 8:15 Ezekiel 6:13 Ezekiel 20:28 4 Occurrences |