Strong’s H5687

עָבֹת

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

`aboth

Pronunciation

ah-VOHT

Definition

Fathers, Ancestors

Meaning

intwined, dense

Usage

The term "aboth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to fathers or ancestors. It often denotes the patriarchs or forefathers of the Israelite people, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The word can also be used more broadly to refer to previous generations or the founding figures of a family or nation.

Bible references

Leviticus 23:40;Nehemiah 8:15;Ezekiel 6:13;Ezekiel 20:28