Strong’s H5650

עֶבֶד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`ebed

Pronunciation

EH-bed

Definition

Servant, slave, bondservant

Meaning

a servant

Usage

The Hebrew word "ebed" primarily denotes a servant or slave, someone who is in service to another. It can refer to a range of servitude, from voluntary service to involuntary slavery. In the context of the Old Testament, "ebed" is used to describe individuals who serve others, including domestic servants, laborers, and those in servitude due to debt or conquest. It is also used metaphorically to describe the relationship between God and His people, where Israel is often referred to as the "servant" of the Lord.

Bible references

Genesis 9:25;Genesis 9:25;Genesis 9:26;Genesis 9:27;Genesis 12:16;Genesis 14:15;Genesis 18:3;Genesis 18:5;Genesis 19:2;Genesis 19:19;Genesis 20:8;Genesis 20:14;Genesis 21:25;Genesis 24:2;Genesis 24:5;Genesis 24:9;Genesis 24:10;Genesis 24:14;Genesis 24:17;Genesis 24:34;Genesis 24:35;Genesis 24:52;Genesis 24:53;Genesis 24:59;Genesis 24:61