Lexicon abaq: Dust Original Word: אָבַק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wrestle A primitive root, probably to float away (as vapor), but used only as denominative from 'abaq; to bedust, i.e. Grapple -- wrestle. see HEBREW 'abaq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition to wrestle NASB Translation wrestled (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אָבַק] verb denominative Niph`al wrestle (= get dusty, compare κόνις, κονίω, see also StrPirke Aboth, 1, 4 מִתְאַבֵּק בַּעֲפַר רַגְלֵיהֶם = sit at their feet; others, e.g. Di, compare חבק). וַיֵּאָבֵק עִם Genesis 32:25; Infinitive suffix בְּהֵאָֽבְקוֺ עִם Genesis 32:26. אבר (compare Assyrian abâru, be firm, strong DlW). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew verb אָבַק (ʾāḇaq) in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, the concept of wrestling or grappling can be related to Greek terms used in the New Testament that describe struggle or conflict, such as ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnizomai • Strong's Greek 75), which means to strive or struggle, often used metaphorically for spiritual or moral contests. Usage: The verb אָבַק (ʾāḇaq) is used in the context of wrestling or grappling, often implying a physical struggle that involves dust or dirt, as one might expect in a wrestling match on the ground. Context: The Hebrew verb אָבַק (ʾāḇaq) appears in the context of physical struggle or wrestling. It is notably used in Genesis 32:24, where Jacob wrestles with a man until daybreak. This encounter is significant in the biblical narrative as it symbolizes a spiritual struggle and transformation for Jacob, who is later named Israel. The act of wrestling, as described by אָבַק, involves a close, intense physical engagement, often resulting in the participants being covered in dust, which is reflective of the word's root meaning "to bedust." This term captures both the physical and metaphorical aspects of struggle, emphasizing the exertion and endurance required in such encounters. Forms and Transliterations בְּהֵֽאָבְק֖וֹ בהאבקו וַיֵּאָבֵ֥ק ויאבק bə·hê·’ā·ḇə·qōw bəhê’āḇəqōw beheaveKo vaiyeaVek way·yê·’ā·ḇêq wayyê’āḇêqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 32:24 HEB: יַעֲקֹ֖ב לְבַדּ֑וֹ וַיֵּאָבֵ֥ק אִישׁ֙ עִמּ֔וֹ NAS: and a man wrestled with him until KJV: was left alone; and there wrestled a man INT: Jacob alone wrestled another with Genesis 32:25 2 Occurrences |
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