Strong's Lexicon Abel Mitsrayim: Abel of Egypt Original Word: אָבֵל מִצְרַיִם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אָבֵל (Abel), meaning "meadow" or "mourning," and מִצְרַיִם (Mitsrayim), the Hebrew name for Egypt. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Abel Mitsrayim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of mourning can be related to Greek terms such as πένθος (penthos), meaning "mourning" or "grief." Usage: Abel Mitsrayim refers to a specific location mentioned in the Bible, associated with mourning. It is the place where the Egyptians and Joseph's family mourned the death of Jacob (Israel) for seven days. The name itself reflects the dual nature of the site as both a geographical location and a place of significant mourning. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, mourning was a significant cultural practice, often involving elaborate rituals and extended periods of lamentation. Abel Mitsrayim, located beyond the Jordan River, served as a symbolic site where both Egyptians and Israelites came together to honor Jacob. This event underscores the deep respect and influence Jacob had, not only within his family but also among the Egyptians, highlighting the interconnectedness of these ancient cultures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abel and Mitsrayim Definition "meadow of Egypt," a place E. of the Jordan NASB Translation Abel-mizraim (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abel-mizraim From 'abel and Mitsrayim; meadow of Egypt; Abel-Mitsrajim, a place in Palestine -- Abel-mizraim. see HEBREW 'abel see HEBREW Mitsrayim Forms and Transliterations מִצְרַ֔יִם מצרים miṣ·ra·yim miṣrayim mitzRayimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 50:11 HEB: שְׁמָהּ֙ אָבֵ֣ל מִצְרַ֔יִם אֲשֶׁ֖ר בְּעֵ֥בֶר NAS: it was named Abel-mizraim, which KJV: was called Abelmizraim, which [is] beyond INT: was called of it Abel-mizraim which is beyond 1 Occurrence |
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