Strong's Lexicon Avvim: Avvim Original Word: עַוִּים Word Origin: Derived from the root עַוָּה (avah), meaning "to bend" or "to twist." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Avvim in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as they are specific to the Hebrew Bible and the historical context of Canaan. Usage: The term "Avvim" refers to a group of people or a tribe mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. They are described as the original inhabitants of a region in southern Canaan, specifically in the area later occupied by the Philistines. Cultural and Historical Background: The Avvim were one of the ancient peoples living in Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites. According to biblical accounts, they were displaced by the Caphtorim, who are often associated with the Philistines. The Avvim are part of the broader narrative of the conquest and settlement of Canaan, illustrating the complex interactions between different groups in the ancient Near East. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a city in Benjamin, also a people on the S.W. coast of the Mediterranean Sea NASB Translation Avvim (2), Avvite (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Avim Plural of Avviy; Avvim (as inhabited by Avvites), a place in Palestine (with the article prefix) -- Avim. see HEBREW Avviy Forms and Transliterations וְהָעַוִּ֥ים והעוים vehaavVim wə·hā·‘aw·wîm wəhā‘awwîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 18:23 HEB: וְהָעַוִּ֥ים וְהַפָּרָ֖ה וְעָפְרָֽה׃ NAS: and Avvim and Parah and Ophrah, KJV: And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah, INT: and Avvim and Parah and Ophrah 1 Occurrence |
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