Strong's Lexicon abattich: Melon Original Word: אֲבַטִּיחַ Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be round Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "abattich," as it is a specific Hebrew term for a type of fruit not explicitly mentioned in the Greek New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "אֲבַטִּיחַ" (abattich) refers to a type of melon, a fruit known for its round shape and refreshing qualities. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe one of the foods that the Israelites remembered fondly from their time in Egypt. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, melons were a common and valued food item, often associated with refreshment and sustenance. They were cultivated in Egypt and other regions, providing a source of hydration and nutrition in the arid climate. The mention of melons in the Bible highlights the Israelites' longing for the familiar and abundant produce of Egypt during their wilderness journey. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition watermelon NASB Translation melons (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲבַטִּחִים noun [masculine] plural water-melons (Mishna אבטיח, Samaritan  ; compare LöwNo. 297; Arabic  etc.; perhaps loan-word in Hebrew compare Sta§ 258; modern Egyptian ba‰‰ich, bi‰‰ich compare references in Di Numbers 11:5; on formation compare LagBN 10, who compare Ethiopic aq‰ala) — Egyptian fruit, ׳הָא Numbers 11:5 ("" הִקִּשֻּׁאִים, ֶהחָצִיר, הַבְּצָלִים, הַשּׁוּמִים); ᵐ5 τοὺς πέπονας. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance melon Of uncertain derivation; a melon (only plural) -- melon. Forms and Transliterations הָֽאֲבַטִּחִ֔ים האבטחים hā’ăḇaṭṭiḥîm hā·’ă·ḇaṭ·ṭi·ḥîm haavattiChimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 11:5 HEB: הַקִּשֻּׁאִ֗ים וְאֵת֙ הָֽאֲבַטִּחִ֔ים וְאֶת־ הֶחָצִ֥יר NAS: the cucumbers and the melons and the leeks KJV: the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, INT: free the cucumbers and the melons and the leeks and the onions 1 Occurrence |
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