Original Word: אָבַס
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: abac
Pronunciation: ah-bas'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-bas')
Definition: To refuse, to be unwilling
Meaning: to fodder

fatted, stalled

A primitive root; to fodder -- fatted, stalled.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to feed, fatten
NASB Translation
fattened (2).

[אָבַס] verb feed, fatten (Mishna id.; ? Assyrian [abâsu] Dl^W46)

Qal Passive participle fattened, אָבוּס of ox Proverbs 15:17; אֲבוּסִים of fowl 1 Kings 5:3.

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4618, σιτέω (siteō), which also relates to feeding or providing nourishment. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of feeding, often in the context of providing sustenance or care. The parallel between the Hebrew אָבַס (ʾāḇas) and the Greek σιτέω (siteō) highlights the continuity of the theme of provision and care across both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The verb אָבַס (ʾāḇas) is used in the context of feeding or fattening animals, particularly livestock. It implies providing nourishment or sustenance to ensure growth and health.

Context: The Hebrew verb אָבַס (ʾāḇas) appears in the context of agricultural practices, specifically relating to the care and feeding of animals. This term is used to describe the act of providing fodder, which is essential for the maintenance and fattening of livestock. The concept of feeding animals is significant in the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where livestock played a crucial role in the economy and daily life. The act of fattening animals is not only a practical necessity but also a metaphorical expression found in biblical literature, symbolizing abundance and provision.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of אָבַס (ʾāḇas) can be seen in passages that emphasize the care and management of animals, reflecting the broader biblical themes of stewardship and provision. The term underscores the responsibility of humans to tend to the needs of their animals, ensuring they are well-fed and healthy.

אֲבוּסִֽים׃ אָ֝ב֗וּס אבוס אבוסים׃ ’ă·ḇū·sîm ’ā·ḇūs ’āḇūs ’ăḇūsîm aVus avuSimInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts