Strong's Lexicon Abishag: Abishag Original Word: אֲבִישַׁג Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots אָב (av, meaning "father") and שַׁג (shag, meaning "to err" or "to wander"), though the exact meaning of the name is uncertain. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Abishag in the Septuagint or the New Testament, as her account is unique to the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Abishag is a personal name used in the Hebrew Bible. It is most commonly associated with a young woman from Shunem who served as a caregiver to King David in his old age. Her name may imply "my father wanders" or "my father errs," though interpretations vary. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, it was customary for kings to have attendants and caregivers, especially in their old age. Abishag's role as a caregiver to King David reflects the practices of royal courts in the ancient Near East, where young women often served in various capacities. Her presence in the narrative highlights the importance of loyalty and service within the royal household. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ab and shagah Definition "my father is a wanderer," an Isr. woman NASB Translation Abishag (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲבִישַׁג proper name, feminine (my father is a wanderer (שׁגג) ?) a handmaid of David 1 Kings 1:3,15; 1 Kings 2:17,21,22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abishag From 'ab and shagah; father of error (i.e. Blundering); Abishag, a concubine of David -- Abishag. see HEBREW 'ab see HEBREW shagah Forms and Transliterations אֲבִישַׁ֣ג אֲבִישַׁ֤ג אֲבִישַׁ֥ג אֲבִישַׁג֙ אבישג וַֽאֲבִישַׁג֙ ואבישג ’ă·ḇî·šaḡ ’ăḇîšaḡ aviShag vaaviShag wa’ăḇîšaḡ wa·’ă·ḇî·šaḡLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 1:3 HEB: וַֽיִּמְצְא֗וּ אֶת־ אֲבִישַׁג֙ הַשּׁ֣וּנַמִּ֔ית וַיָּבִ֥אוּ NAS: and found Abishag the Shunammite, KJV: and found Abishag a Shunammite, INT: of Israel and found Abishag the Shunammite and brought 1 Kings 1:15 1 Kings 2:17 1 Kings 2:21 1 Kings 2:22 5 Occurrences |
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