Strong's Lexicon Avith or Ayyoth or Ayyuth: Avith Original Word: עֲוִית Word Origin: Derived from the root עוה (avah), meaning "to bend" or "to twist." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Avith, as it is a specific place name in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Avith is a place name mentioned in the Old Testament. It is identified as a city in the land of Edom, specifically associated with the reign of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom. The name itself may imply a place that is "twisted" or "bent," possibly referring to its geographical features or a characteristic of the city. Cultural and Historical Background: Avith is mentioned in the context of the Edomite kings, a lineage of rulers who governed the region of Edom, located to the south of the Kingdom of Judah. Edom was a significant neighbor and sometimes adversary of Israel. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, and their history is intertwined with that of the Israelites. The mention of Avith in the biblical text highlights the political and territorial dynamics of the ancient Near East. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place in Edom NASB Translation Avith (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲוִית proper name, of a location in Edom Genesis 36:35 #NAME? 1 Chronicles 1:46 (Kt עיות); ᵐ5 Γεθθαιμ, but ᵐ5L 1 Chronicles 1:46 Ευιθ. עיות Kt see עֲוִית. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Avith Or (perhaps Ayowth {ah-yoth'}, as if plural of Ay) cayuwth {ah-yoth'}; from avah; ruin; Avvith (or Avvoth), a place in Palestine -- Avith. see HEBREW Ay see HEBREW avah Forms and Transliterations עֲוִֽית׃ עוית׃ ‘ă·wîṯ ‘ăwîṯ aVitLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:35 HEB: וְשֵׁ֥ם עִיר֖וֹ עֲוִֽית׃ NAS: and the name of his city was Avith. KJV: of his city [was] Avith. INT: and the name of his city was Avith 1 Chronicles 1:46 2 Occurrences |
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