Strong's Lexicon azubah: Azubah Original Word: עֲזוּבָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָזַב (azab), meaning "to leave" or "forsake." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Azubah, as it is a proper name specific to Hebrew culture and context. However, the concept of being "forsaken" can be related to Greek words like ἐγκαταλείπω (egkataleipō - Strong's G1459), meaning "to forsake" or "abandon." Usage: The name Azubah means "forsaken" or "abandoned." In the Bible, it is used as a proper name for two women. The name may reflect a cultural or familial context, possibly indicating a difficult birth or circumstances surrounding the child's birth or life. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes reflective of circumstances or prophetic insights. The name Azubah, meaning "forsaken," might have been given in a context of hardship or as a reminder of God's faithfulness despite human abandonment. The use of such names can be seen as a testament to the belief in God's sovereignty and the hope for redemption and restoration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azab Definition forsakenness, desolation NASB Translation forsaken places (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. עֲזוּבָה noun feminine forsakenness, desolation; — בְּקֶרֶב הָאָרֶץ ׳וְרַבָּה הָע Isaiah 6:12. — Isaiah 17:9 see √ 2a. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance forsaking Feminine passive participle of azab; desertion (of inhabitants) -- forsaking. see HEBREW azab Forms and Transliterations הָעֲזוּבָ֖ה העזובה כַּעֲזוּבַ֤ת כעזובת עֲזוּבָ֗ה עֲזוּבָ֛ה עֲזוּבָ֥ה עזובה ‘ă·zū·ḇāh ‘ăzūḇāh azuVah hā‘ăzūḇāh hā·‘ă·zū·ḇāh haazuVah ka‘ăzūḇaṯ ka·‘ă·zū·ḇaṯ kaazuVatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 6:12 HEB: הָאָדָ֑ם וְרַבָּ֥ה הָעֲזוּבָ֖ה בְּקֶ֥רֶב הָאָֽרֶץ׃ NAS: far away, And the forsaken places are many KJV: and [there be] a great forsaking in the midst INT: men a great and the forsaken the midst of the land Isaiah 17:9 Isaiah 54:6 Isaiah 60:15 Isaiah 62:4 5 Occurrences |