Strong’s H0055
אָבַךְ
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
abak
Pronunciation
ah-BAHK
Definition
To wrestle, to grapple
Meaning
to coil upward
Usage
The Hebrew verb "abak" primarily means to wrestle or grapple, often used in a physical or metaphorical sense. It conveys the idea of a struggle or contest, typically involving close contact and exertion. The term is most famously associated with the account of Jacob wrestling with a divine being in Genesis.
Bible references
Isaiah 9:18