Strong’s H5800

עָזַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`azab

Pronunciation

ah-ZAHV

Definition

To leave, forsake, abandon, let go, permit

Meaning

to loosen, relinquish, permit

Usage

The Hebrew verb "azab" primarily means to leave or forsake. It is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, often conveying the idea of abandonment or neglect. This can refer to physical departure, emotional abandonment, or spiritual neglect. The term is frequently used in covenantal contexts, where it describes Israel's forsaking of God or God's temporary withdrawal of favor due to Israel's disobedience.

Bible references

Genesis 2:24;Genesis 24:27;Genesis 28:15;Genesis 39:6;Genesis 39:12;Genesis 39:13;Genesis 39:15;Genesis 39:18;Genesis 44:22;Genesis 44:22;Genesis 50:8;Exodus 2:20;Exodus 9:21;Exodus 23:5;Exodus 23:5;Exodus 23:5;Leviticus 19:10;Leviticus 23:22;Leviticus 26:43;Numbers 10:31;Deuteronomy 12:19;Deuteronomy 14:27;Deuteronomy 28:20;Deuteronomy 29:25;Deuteronomy 31:6