Strong's Lexicon abeh: Willing, consenting Original Word: אָבֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָבָה (avah), meaning "to be willing" or "to consent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for the concept of willingness is θέλω (thelō), Strong's Greek #2309, which also means "to will" or "to wish." Usage: The Hebrew word "abeh" is used to describe a state of willingness or consent. It conveys a sense of readiness or agreement to a particular action or decision. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often reflects a positive disposition towards God's will or commands. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, willingness and consent were significant in covenant relationships, both between individuals and between God and His people. The concept of being willing was not merely about passive acceptance but involved active participation and commitment. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of obedience and submission to God's will, which was central to the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee bayay. Brown-Driver-Briggs [בָּיַי, בַּי] verb entreat (Arabic  come as suppliant, entreat, still current in the Hauran: see Wetzst in DeJob 34:36), of which (probably) אָבִי Job 34:36 is 1 singular imperfect (used dialectically): אָבִי יִבְּחֵן אִיּוֺב would that (literally I entreat that) Job were tried! Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desire From 'abah; longing -- desire. see HEBREW 'abah Forms and Transliterations אָבִ֗י אבי ’ā·ḇî ’āḇî aViLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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