5805. azubah

Lexicon

azubah: Azubah

Original Word: עֲזוּבָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: `azuwbah
Pronunciation: ah-zoo-bah
Phonetic Spelling: (az-oo-baw')
Definition: Azubah
Meaning: desertion

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

forsaking

Feminine passive participle of azab; desertion (of inhabitants) -- forsaking.

see HEBREW azab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from 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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָזַב (azab), meaning "to leave," "forsake," or "abandon."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms in Strong's Concordance, the concept of desertion or abandonment in the Greek New Testament can be related to terms such as ἐγκαταλείπω (G1459 • egkataleipō), meaning "to leave behind" or "to forsake," and ἀφίημι (G863 • aphiēmi), meaning "to send away" or "to let go." These Greek terms capture similar themes of abandonment and are used in contexts that reflect relational or covenantal breaches.

Usage: The term עֲזוּבָה (Azubah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of desertion or abandonment. It is also used as a proper name for a female character in the biblical narrative.

Context: The Hebrew word עֲזוּבָה (Azubah) appears in the Old Testament primarily in the context of personal names and carries the underlying meaning of "desertion" or "abandonment." The name Azubah is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. Specifically, Azubah is noted as the wife of Caleb, the son of Hezron, and the mother of several children, including Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon (1 Chronicles 2:18-19). This usage highlights the cultural practice of naming individuals with words that carry significant meanings or reflect circumstances surrounding their birth or life.

In a broader theological context, the root עָזַב (azab) from which עֲזוּבָה is derived, is frequently used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe the act of forsaking or abandoning, often in relation to the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. The concept of desertion is a recurring theme, illustrating the consequences of Israel's unfaithfulness and the resulting divine judgment or discipline.

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 kaazuVat

Englishman'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
HEB: עָרֵ֣י מָעֻזּ֗וֹ כַּעֲזוּבַ֤ת הַחֹ֙רֶשׁ֙ וְהָ֣אָמִ֔יר
NAS: cities will be like forsaken places in the forest,
INT: cities their strong forsaken the forest branches

Isaiah 54:6
HEB: כִּֽי־ כְאִשָּׁ֧ה עֲזוּבָ֛ה וַעֲצ֥וּבַת ר֖וּחַ
INT: when A wife forsaking and grieved spirit

Isaiah 60:15
HEB: תַּ֧חַת הֱיוֹתֵ֛ךְ עֲזוּבָ֥ה וּשְׂנוּאָ֖ה וְאֵ֣ין
INT: Whereas have been forsaking and hated no

Isaiah 62:4
HEB: לָ֨ךְ ע֜וֹד עֲזוּבָ֗ה וּלְאַרְצֵךְ֙ לֹא־
INT: be said longer forsaking to your land Nor

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5805
5 Occurrences

‘ă·zū·ḇāh — 3 Occ.
hā·‘ă·zū·ḇāh — 1 Occ.
ka·‘ă·zū·ḇaṯ — 1 Occ.