◄ 109. adab ►
Strong's Lexicon adab: To languish, to pine away Original Word: אָדַב Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: adab Pronunciation: ah-dab' Phonetic Spelling: (aw-dab') Definition: To languish, to pine away Meaning: to languish Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "adab," the concept of languishing can be related to Greek terms like "μαραίνω" (maraino - to waste away) or "λυπέω" (lypeo - to grieve), which capture similar themes of decline and sorrow. Usage: The Hebrew verb "adab" conveys the idea of languishing or pining away, often in the context of emotional or physical decline. It suggests a state of weakness or wasting away, typically due to grief, sorrow, or distress. This term is used to describe a deep, consuming sense of loss or longing that affects one's vitality. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, expressions of grief and sorrow were often intense and communal. The concept of languishing was not only a personal experience but also a collective one, where the community would share in the mourning process. This reflects the interconnectedness of individuals within the community and the importance of shared emotional experiences. The idea of pining away also ties into the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites, where physical health and vitality were crucial for survival and prosperity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to grieve NASB Translation grieve (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אָדַב] verb grieve; Hiph`il Infinitive לַאֲדִיב (= לְהַאֲדִיב Ges§ 53. 3. R, 7) to cause to grieve 1 Samuel 2:33. (But Dr proposes לְהָדִיב from דוב q. v.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grieve A primitive root; to languish -- grieve. Forms and Transliterations וְלַאֲדִ֣יב ולאדיב velaaDiv wə·la·’ă·ḏîḇ wəla’ăḏîḇ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 2:33 HEB: אֶת־ עֵינֶ֖יךָ וְלַאֲדִ֣יב אֶת־ נַפְשֶׁ֑ךָ NAS: [from weeping] and your soul grieve, and all KJV: thine eyes, and to grieve thine heart: INT: will fail your eyes grieve and your soul and all 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 109 1 Occurrence wə·la·’ă·ḏîḇ — 1 Occ.