5670. abat
Lexicon
abat: To take a pledge, to lend

Original Word: עָבַט
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `abat
Pronunciation: ah-vat'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-bat')
Definition: To take a pledge, to lend
Meaning: to pawn, to lend, to entangle

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
borrow, break ranks, fetch a pledge, lend, surely

A primitive root; to pawn; causatively, to lend (on security); figuratively, to entangle -- borrow, break (ranks), fetch (a pledge), lend, X surely.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
denominative verb from abot
Definition
to take or give a pledge
NASB Translation
borrow (1), deviate (1), generously lend (1), lend (1), take (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[עָבַט] verb denominative take or give a pledge; —

Qal Infinitive construct לַעֲבֹט Deuteronomy 24:10 to take possession of a thing pledged (with accusative of congnate meaning with verb); Imperfect2masculine singular give a pledge תַּעֲבֹט Deuteronomy 15:6 (i.e. borrow).

Hiph`il Perfect2masculine singular וְהַעֲבַטְתָּ֫ גּוֺיִם רַבִּים Deuteronomy 15:6 and thou shalt cause many nations to give pledges (i.e. lend to them); Imperfect3masculine singular suffix + Infinitive absolute הַעֲבֵט תַּעֲבִיטֶנּוּ Deuteronomy 15:8 thou shalt surely lend to him (literally as above).

Pi`el Imperfect יְעַבְּטוּן Joel 2:7 hardly makes sense (lend on pledge = interchange ?); most read יְעַבְּתוּן; יְעַוְּתוּן We, compare Now Dr GASm; Gr. יַטוּן.

עבל (√ of following; compare possibly Arabic be bulky, stout; Punic proper name עבל Lzb335).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 1155: δανείζω (daneízō) • to lend
Strong's Greek Number 1156: δάνειον (dáneion) • a loan, something lent

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of lending and financial transactions in the New Testament, highlighting the continuity of ethical considerations in financial dealings across both Testaments.

Usage: The verb עָבַט (ʿāḇaṭ) is used in the context of financial transactions, specifically referring to the act of lending or pawning. It can also imply becoming entangled or involved in a financial obligation.

Context: The Hebrew verb עָבַט (ʿāḇaṭ) appears in the Old Testament in contexts related to financial dealings, particularly in the form of lending or pawning. This term is used to describe the act of giving a loan or taking a pledge, often with the implication of creating a binding obligation or entanglement. The concept of lending in ancient Israelite society was governed by specific laws and ethical considerations, as seen in the Mosaic Law, which provided guidelines for fair and compassionate lending practices.

In Deuteronomy 24:10, the term is used to instruct lenders on the proper conduct when taking a pledge from a borrower: "When you lend anything to your neighbor, do not enter his house to collect security." This reflects the cultural and legal framework that sought to protect the dignity and rights of borrowers, ensuring that lending practices did not lead to exploitation or undue hardship.

The act of lending, as described by עָבַט, is not merely a financial transaction but also a moral and social responsibility. The biblical narrative emphasizes the importance of mercy and justice in financial dealings, encouraging lenders to act with integrity and compassion.

Forms and Transliterations
וְהַֽעֲבַטְתָּ֞ וְהַעֲבֵט֙ והעבט והעבטת יְעַבְּט֖וּן יעבטון לַעֲבֹ֥ט לעבט תַּעֲבִיטֶ֔נּוּ תַעֲבֹ֔ט תעבט תעביטנו la‘ăḇōṭ la·‘ă·ḇōṭ laaVot ta‘ăḇîṭennū ṯa‘ăḇōṭ ta·‘ă·ḇî·ṭen·nū ṯa·‘ă·ḇōṭ taaviTennu taaVot vehaavatTa vehaaVet wə·ha·‘ă·ḇaṭ·tā wə·ha·‘ă·ḇêṭ wəha‘ăḇaṭtā wəha‘ăḇêṭ yə‘abbəṭūn yə·‘ab·bə·ṭūn yeabbeTun
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Englishman's Concordance
Deuteronomy 15:6
HEB: דִּבֶּר־ לָ֑ךְ וְהַֽעֲבַטְתָּ֞ גּוֹיִ֣ם רַבִּ֗ים
NAS: you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many
KJV: thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many
INT: you promised will lend nations to many

Deuteronomy 15:6
HEB: וְאַתָּה֙ לֹ֣א תַעֲבֹ֔ט וּמָֽשַׁלְתָּ֙ בְּגוֹיִ֣ם
NAS: nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule
KJV: nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign
INT: you you will not borrow will rule nations

Deuteronomy 15:8
HEB: יָדְךָ֖ ל֑וֹ וְהַעֲבֵט֙ תַּעֲבִיטֶ֔נּוּ דֵּ֚י
NAS: your hand to him, and shall generously lend
KJV: wide unto him, and shalt surely lend
INT: open your hand and shall generously lend sufficient

Deuteronomy 15:8
HEB: ל֑וֹ וְהַעֲבֵט֙ תַּעֲבִיטֶ֔נּוּ דֵּ֚י מַחְסֹר֔וֹ
NAS: to him, and shall generously lend him sufficient
KJV: unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient
INT: your hand and shall generously lend sufficient his need

Deuteronomy 24:10
HEB: אֶל־ בֵּית֖וֹ לַעֲבֹ֥ט עֲבֹטֽוֹ׃
NAS: his house to take his pledge.
KJV: into his house to fetch his pledge.
INT: about his house to take his pledge

Joel 2:7
HEB: יֵֽלֵכ֔וּן וְלֹ֥א יְעַבְּט֖וּן אֹרְחוֹתָֽם׃
NAS: Nor do they deviate from their paths.
KJV: on his ways, and they shall not break their ranks:
INT: march Nor deviate their paths

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5670
6 Occurrences


la·‘ă·ḇōṭ — 1 Occ.
ta·‘ă·ḇî·ṭen·nū — 1 Occ.
ṯa·‘ă·ḇōṭ — 1 Occ.
wə·ha·‘ă·ḇaṭ·tā — 1 Occ.
wə·ha·‘ă·ḇêṭ — 1 Occ.
yə·‘ab·bə·ṭūn — 1 Occ.















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