Strong’s H0080

אָבָק

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

abaq

Pronunciation

ah-VAHK

Definition

Dust

Meaning

light particles

Usage

The Hebrew word "abaq" primarily refers to dust, often symbolizing insignificance, mortality, or the transient nature of life. It is used in various contexts, including the physical dust of the earth, the dust raised by movement, or metaphorically to describe human frailty and humility.

Bible references

Exodus 9:9;Deuteronomy 28:24;Isaiah 5:24;Isaiah 29:5;Ezekiel 26:10;Nahum 1:3