Original Word: אָבָק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: abaq
Pronunciation: ah-VAHK
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-bawk')
Definition: Dust
Meaning: light particles

small dust, powder

From root of 'abaq; light particles (as volatile) -- (small) dust, powder.

see HEBREW 'abaq

Word Origin
from the same as abaq
Definition
dust
NASB Translation
dust (5), powder (1).

אָבָק noun masculine^{Ezekiel 26:10} dust — ׳א Deuteronomy 28:24 3t.; construct אֲבַק Nahum 1:3; suffix אֲבָקָם Ezekiel 26:10 — dust (? fleeing, flying; synonym עָפָר = often dust lying on or composing ground) Exodus 9:9; Ezekiel 26:10; Deuteronomy 28:24 ("" עָפָר) Isaiah 5:24 ("" מָק) Isaiah 29:5 ("" מֹץ); figurative of clouds under Yahweh's feet Nahum 1:3.

Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to float

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2868, κόνις (konis), which also means dust. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of humility and the ephemeral nature of life. For instance, in Matthew 10:14, Jesus instructs His disciples to "shake the dust off your feet" as a testimony against those who do not receive their message, symbolizing the rejection and judgment of those who refuse the gospel.

Usage: The term אָבָק is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to dust or fine particles, often in the context of describing the aftermath of destruction or the insignificance of human endeavors compared to divine power.

Context: The Hebrew word אָבָק (avak) appears in the Old Testament to denote dust or fine particles. This term is often used metaphorically to illustrate the transient and insubstantial nature of human life and achievements. In the ancient Near Eastern context, dust was a common element of the environment, symbolizing both the fragility and the ubiquity of life.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the word is used in passages that emphasize the power of God over creation and the humility of humanity. For example, in Isaiah 40:15, the nations are described as a "drop in a bucket" and "dust on the scales," highlighting their insignificance in comparison to God's majesty. Similarly, in Job 38:38, God questions Job about His creation, asking if he can "tip the water jars of the heavens when the dust hardens into a mass and the clods of earth stick together," underscoring God's control over the natural world.

The imagery of dust is also used in contexts of judgment and destruction, as seen in Nahum 1:3, where the Lord's way is described as "in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of His feet." This portrays God's might and the inevitable downfall of those who oppose Him.

אֲבַ֥ק אֲבָקָ֑ם אָבָ֣ק אבק אבקם כְּאָבָ֥ק כָּאָבָ֣ק כאבק לְאָבָ֔ק לאבק ’ă·ḇā·qām ’ă·ḇaq ’ā·ḇāq ’ăḇaq ’āḇāq ’ăḇāqām aVak avaKam kā’āḇāq kā·’ā·ḇāq kaaVak kə’āḇāq kə·’ā·ḇāq keaVak lə’āḇāq lə·’ā·ḇāq leaVakInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts