Strong’s H0024
אָבִיב
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
abiyb
Pronunciation
ah-VEEB
Definition
Abib, ear of grain, green ears
Meaning
green, a young ear of grain
Usage
The term "Abib" refers to the stage of growth in grain, particularly barley, when the ears are still green and tender. It is also used to denote the first month of the Hebrew calendar, which corresponds to March-April in the Gregorian calendar. This month is significant as it marks the beginning of the harvest season and is associated with the Passover festival.
Bible references
Exodus 9:31;Exodus 13:4;Exodus 23:15;Exodus 34:18;Exodus 34:18;Leviticus 2:14;Deuteronomy 16:1;Deuteronomy 16:1