Original Word: יַעְבֵּץ
Part of Speech: proper name; masculine person; location
Transliteration: Ya`bets
Pronunciation: yah-BETS
Phonetic Spelling: (yah-bates')
Definition: Jabez
Meaning: Jabets

Jabets, an Israelite, and also of a place in Palestine

From an unused root probably meaning to grieve; sorrowful; Jabets, the name of an Israelite, and also of a place in Palestine:

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a desc. of Judah, also a place in Judah
NASB Translation
Jabez (4).

יַעְבֵּץ proper name

1. masculine person Jabez, a man of the Calebites, 1 Chronicles 4:9 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 4:10 (where interpreted as akin to עצב; on position of this family compare Mey^{Judenthum 118}); ᵐ5 Ιγαβης A Ιαγβης, Γαβης, GL Ιαβιης, Ιαβηλ, Ιαβεις.

2. location in Judah, apparently near Bethlehem 1 Chronicles 2:55 (compare 1 Chronicles 2:54); ᵐ5 Γαμες A Γαβης ᵐ5^L Ιαβις.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָצַב (atsab), meaning "to grieve" or "to cause pain."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Jabets, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: Jabets is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Jabets is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. His story is briefly recounted in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Jabets is described as being more honorable than his brothers, and his mother named him Jabets, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." Despite the connotation of his name, Jabets is noted for his earnest prayer to the God of Israel, in which he asks for blessing, expansion of territory, divine presence, and protection from harm. The text records that God granted his request, highlighting Jabets' faith and the power of prayer. The account of Jabets is often cited as an example of piety and divine favor, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's guidance and blessing in one's life.

Biblical Reference:
• 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (BSB): "Now Jabets was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabets, saying, 'Because I bore him in pain.' And Jabets called out to the God of Israel, 'If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.' And God granted the request of Jabets."

יַ֠עְבֵּץ יַעְבֵּ֔ץ יַעְבֵּץ֙ יעבץ ya‘·bêṣ ya‘bêṣ yaBetzInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts