Strong’s H5688

עֲבֹת

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

`aboth

Pronunciation

ah-VOHT

Definition

Fathers, Ancestors

Meaning

something intwined, a string, wreath, foliage

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 refer more generally to previous generations or the lineage of a family.

Bible references

Exodus 28:14;Exodus 28:14;Exodus 28:22;Exodus 28:24;Exodus 28:25;Exodus 39:15;Exodus 39:17;Exodus 39:18;Judges 15:13;Judges 15:14;Judges 16:11;Judges 16:12;Job 39:10;Psalm 2:3;Psalm 118:27;Psalm 129:4;Isaiah 5:18;Ezekiel 3:25;Ezekiel 4:8;Ezekiel 19:11;Ezekiel 31:3;Ezekiel 31:10;Ezekiel 31:14;Hosea 11:4