Strong’s H5656

עֲבֹדָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`abodah

Pronunciation

ah-vo-DAH

Definition

Service, labor, work, worship

Meaning

work of any kind

Usage

The Hebrew word "ʿabodah" primarily refers to work or service. It encompasses a range of activities from manual labor to religious service. In the context of the Old Testament, it often denotes the service of the Levites in the tabernacle or temple, as well as the labor of the Israelites in various capacities. It can also imply worship, as service to God is seen as a form of worship.

Bible references

Genesis 29:27;Genesis 30:26;Exodus 1:14;Exodus 1:14;Exodus 1:14;Exodus 2:23;Exodus 2:23;Exodus 5:9;Exodus 5:11;Exodus 6:6;Exodus 6:9;Exodus 12:25;Exodus 12:26;Exodus 13:5;Exodus 27:19;Exodus 30:16;Exodus 35:21;Exodus 35:24;Exodus 36:1;Exodus 36:3;Exodus 36:5;Exodus 38:21;Exodus 39:32;Exodus 39:40;Exodus 39:42