Strong's Lexicon abal: To mourn, to lament Original Word: אֲבָל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3996 (pentheo) - to mourn, lament - G2354 (thrēneō) - to lament, wail Usage: The Hebrew verb "abal" primarily means to mourn or lament. It is used in the context of expressing grief or sorrow, often due to death or calamity. The term conveys a deep, emotional response to loss or distress, and it is frequently associated with traditional mourning practices in ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, mourning was a significant social and religious practice. It involved various rituals, such as wearing sackcloth, sitting in ashes, fasting, and weeping. Mourning was not only a personal expression of grief but also a communal activity, where the community would come together to support those in mourning. The act of mourning was seen as a way to honor the deceased and to express dependence on God during times of distress. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition verily, of a truth NASB Translation however (2), nevertheless (2), no (2), truly (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲבָל adverb 1 in older Hebrew with an asseverative force, verily, of a truth Genesis 42:21; 2 Samuel 14:5; 1 Kings 1:43; 2 Kings 4:14, with a slight adversative force, nay, but Genesis 17:19 (P). 2 in late Hebrew as a decided adversative, howbeit, but Daniel 10:7,21; Ezra 10:13; 2Chronicles 1:4; 19:3; 33:17 (compare Arabic III. אבל (compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance but, indeed, nevertheless, verily Apparently from 'abal through the idea of negation; nay, i.e. Truly or yet -- but, indeed, nevertheless, verily. see HEBREW 'abal Forms and Transliterations אֲבָ֕ל אֲבָ֗ל אֲבָ֛ל אֲבָ֞ל אֲבָל֙ אֲבָל֮ אבל ’ă·ḇāl ’ăḇāl aValLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 17:19 HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֱלֹהִ֗ים אֲבָל֙ שָׂרָ֣ה אִשְׁתְּךָ֗ NAS: But God said, No, but Sarah your wife KJV: thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call INT: said God No Sarah your wife Genesis 42:21 2 Samuel 14:5 1 Kings 1:43 2 Kings 4:14 2 Chronicles 1:4 2 Chronicles 19:3 2 Chronicles 33:17 Ezra 10:13 Daniel 10:7 Daniel 10:21 11 Occurrences |
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of a truth, sometimes, from the context, nay rather Qor 2:82; 2:94; 2:110; 2:129; 2:149; 2:165; 2:261; 3:143; 4:52 etc.) 
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, collective, Sabean אבל camel DHMZMG 1883, 329). On this etymology, form ׳אוֺ needs explanation; GFM (privately) queries whether, if Genuine, name may not be theophoric (x + £l), possibly error for אַדְבְּאֵל; or Aramaic Aph`el from יבל (which in any case may have influenced pronunciation). 
