Strong’s H0006

אָבַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

abad

Pronunciation

ah-vad'

Definition

To perish, to destroy, to lose, to be lost

Meaning

to wander away, lose oneself, to perish

Usage

The Hebrew verb "abad" primarily conveys the idea of perishing or being destroyed. It is used in various contexts to describe the loss of life, the destruction of objects, or the disappearance of something. The term can also imply being lost or going astray, often in a spiritual or moral sense. In the Old Testament, "abad" is frequently used to describe the consequences of disobedience to God, leading to destruction or loss.

Bible references

Exodus 10:7;Leviticus 23:30;Leviticus 26:38;Numbers 16:33;Numbers 17:12;Numbers 17:12;Numbers 21:29;Numbers 21:30;Numbers 24:19;Numbers 33:52;Numbers 33:52;Deuteronomy 4:26;Deuteronomy 4:26;Deuteronomy 7:10;Deuteronomy 7:20;Deuteronomy 7:24;Deuteronomy 8:19;Deuteronomy 8:19;Deuteronomy 8:20;Deuteronomy 8:20;Deuteronomy 9:3;Deuteronomy 11:4;Deuteronomy 11:17;Deuteronomy 12:2;Deuteronomy 12:2