Strong's Lexicon zebed: Gift, Endowment Original Word: זֶבֶד Word Origin: Derived from the root זָבַד (zabad), meaning "to give" or "to endow." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is δῶρον (dōron), Strong's Greek 1435, meaning "gift" or "offering." Usage: The Hebrew word "zebed" refers to a gift or an endowment, often implying a divine or special bestowal. It is used to denote something given by God, particularly in the context of blessings or children. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names and words often carried significant meanings and were reflective of circumstances or divine actions. The concept of a "gift" was deeply embedded in the understanding of God's providence and blessings. Children, in particular, were seen as a direct gift from God, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zabad Definition endowment, gift NASB Translation gift (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זֶ֫בֶד noun masculine endowment, gift, Genesis 30:20 a compare foregoing. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dowry From zabad; a gift -- dowry. see HEBREW zabad Forms and Transliterations זֵ֣בֶד זבד zê·ḇeḏ zêḇeḏ ZevedLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 30:20 HEB: אֱלֹהִ֥ים ׀ אֹתִי֮ זֵ֣בֶד טוֹב֒ הַפַּ֙עַם֙ NAS: me with a good gift; now KJV: me [with] a good dowry; now INT: has endowed God gift A good now |
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