Strong’s H5647

עָבַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`abad

Pronunciation

ah-VAHD

Definition

To work, serve, labor, worship

Meaning

to work, to serve, till, enslave

Usage

The Hebrew verb "abad" primarily means to work or serve. It encompasses a range of activities from physical labor to acts of service and worship. In the context of servitude, it can refer to both voluntary service and forced labor. The term is also used in a religious context to describe the worship and service of God, indicating a life dedicated to divine obedience and reverence.

Bible references

Genesis 2:5;Genesis 2:15;Genesis 3:23;Genesis 4:2;Genesis 4:12;Genesis 14:4;Genesis 15:13;Genesis 15:14;Genesis 25:23;Genesis 27:29;Genesis 27:40;Genesis 29:15;Genesis 29:18;Genesis 29:20;Genesis 29:25;Genesis 29:27;Genesis 29:30;Genesis 30:26;Genesis 30:26;Genesis 30:29;Genesis 31:6;Genesis 31:41;Genesis 49:15;Exodus 1:13;Exodus 1:14