Lexicon abaqah: Dust, powder Original Word: אֲבָקָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance powder Feminine of 'abaq -- powder. see HEBREW 'abaq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of abaq Definition powder NASB Translation scented powders (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֲבָקָה or אַבְקָה] noun feminine probably collective, construct אַבְקַת רוֺכֵל Songs 3:6 powders of merchant = scent-powders. (On formation compare LagBN 81.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אָבַק (avak), meaning "to pulverize" or "to make into dust."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2868: κονιορτός (koniortos) • meaning "dust" or "fine particles." Usage: This word is used in the context of describing fine particles or dust, often in a metaphorical sense to convey insignificance or the transient nature of life. Context: אֲבָקָה (avakah) is a Hebrew noun that appears in the context of describing fine, light particles, often akin to dust. This term is used to illustrate the ephemeral and insubstantial nature of certain elements or conditions. In the Hebrew Bible, dust is frequently employed as a metaphor for human frailty and mortality, emphasizing the transient and fleeting nature of life. The imagery of dust can also symbolize humility and repentance, as seen in various biblical narratives where individuals express contrition by sitting in dust and ashes. The concept of dust is further extended to describe the vastness of God's creation, as innumerable as the particles of dust. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) captures these nuances in its translation, maintaining the metaphorical richness of the original Hebrew text. Forms and Transliterations אַבְקַ֥ת אבקת ’aḇ·qaṯ ’aḇqaṯ avKatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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