Strong's Lexicon Abel Mayim: Abel of the Waters Original Word: אַבֵל מַיִם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אָבֵל (Abel), meaning "meadow" or "stream," and מַיִם (mayim), meaning "waters." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Abel Mayim in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, Greek terms related to water, such as ὕδωρ (hydor, Strong's G5204), may conceptually relate to the "mayim" part of the name. Usage: Abel Mayim refers to a specific location mentioned in the Bible, characterized by its association with water. The name suggests a place abundant in water resources, possibly a fertile area or a site near a significant water body. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, water was a precious resource, essential for survival, agriculture, and daily life. Locations with abundant water were often significant for settlement and agriculture. Abel Mayim, as a place name, indicates a region where water was plentiful, making it an important site for the communities that lived there. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abel and mayim Definition "meadow of water," same location as NH0062 NASB Translation Abel-maim (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abel-maim From 'abel and mayim; meadow of water; Abel-Majim, a place in Palestine -- Abel-maim. see HEBREW 'abel see HEBREW mayim Forms and Transliterations מָ֑יִם מים mā·yim Mayim māyimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 16:4 HEB: וְאֵ֖ת אָבֵ֣ל מָ֑יִם וְאֵ֥ת כָּֽל־ NAS: Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim and all the store KJV: and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store INT: Ijon Dan Abel-maim and all the store |
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