Strong’s H5670

עָבַט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`abat

Pronunciation

ah-vat'

Definition

To take a pledge, to lend

Meaning

to pawn, to lend, to entangle

Usage

The Hebrew verb "abat" primarily means to take a pledge or to lend. It is used in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the giving and receiving of loans. The term implies a formal agreement where an item of value is held as security for the repayment of a debt. In the biblical context, this often involved the taking of a garment or other personal item as collateral.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 15:6;Deuteronomy 15:6;Deuteronomy 15:8;Deuteronomy 15:8;Deuteronomy 24:10;Joel 2:7