Strong’s H0081

אֲבָקָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

abaqah

Pronunciation

ah-vah-KAH

Definition

Dust, powder

Meaning

light particles

Usage

The term "abaqah" refers to fine particles of dust or powder. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often used metaphorically to describe insignificance, transience, or the aftermath of destruction. It can also denote the physical dust that covers the ground or is stirred up by movement.

Bible references

Songs 3:6