◄ 61. abal ►
Strong's Lexicon abal: To mourn, to lament Original Word: אֲבָל Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: abal Pronunciation: ah-VAL Phonetic Spelling: (ab-awl') Definition: nay, truly, yet Meaning: The word אֲבָל is a particle used to express contrast or affirmation. It can be translated as "nay," "truly," or "yet," depending on the context. Word Origin: A primitive particle Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek particles, similar functions in Greek might be served by particles such as ἀλλά (alla) for contrast or ἀμήν (amēn) for affirmation. These Greek particles are used in the New Testament to convey similar nuances of contrast and affirmation. Usage: This particle is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a strong contrast or to affirm a statement. It often appears in dialogues or narratives where a speaker is correcting or emphasizing a point. Context: אֲבָל (aval) is a Hebrew particle that serves to introduce a statement of contrast or affirmation. It is often used in contexts where a speaker is either correcting a previous statement or emphasizing the truth of a new one. The particle can be translated as "nay," "truly," or "yet," and its usage is context-dependent. For example, in Genesis 42:21, the brothers of Joseph use אֲבָל to express a realization of guilt: "Then they said to one another, 'Truly, we are guilty concerning our brother...'" (BSB). Here, אֲבָל introduces a statement of truth that contrasts with their previous ignorance or denial. Similarly, in 2 Kings 4:14, Elisha uses אֲבָל to affirm a statement: "So he asked, 'What then should be done for her?' Gehazi replied, 'Truly, she has no son, and her husband is old.'" (BSB). In this instance, אֲבָל is used to affirm the truth of Gehazi's observation. The particle is a versatile tool in Hebrew narrative and dialogue, providing emphasis and clarity to the speaker's intent. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition verily, of a truth NASB Translation however (2), nevertheless (2), no (2), truly (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲבָל adverb 1 in older Hebrew with an asseverative force, verily, of a truth Genesis 42:21; 2 Samuel 14:5; 1 Kings 1:43; 2 Kings 4:14, with a slight adversative force, nay, but Genesis 17:19 (P). 2 in late Hebrew as a decided adversative, howbeit, but Daniel 10:7,21; Ezra 10:13; 2Chronicles 1:4; 19:3; 33:17 (compare Arabic of a truth, sometimes, from the context, nay rather Qor 2:82; 2:94; 2:110; 2:129; 2:149; 2:165; 2:261; 3:143; 4:52 etc.) III. אבל (compare Arabic able to manage camels, from , collective, Sabean אבל camel DHMZMG 1883, 329). On this etymology, form ׳אוֺ needs explanation; GFM (privately) queries whether, if Genuine, name may not be theophoric (x + £l), possibly error for אַדְבְּאֵל; or Aramaic Aph`el from יבל (which in any case may have influenced pronunciation). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance but, indeed, nevertheless, verily Apparently from 'abal through the idea of negation; nay, i.e. Truly or yet -- but, indeed, nevertheless, verily. see HEBREW 'abal Forms and Transliterations אֲבָ֕ל אֲבָ֗ל אֲבָ֛ל אֲבָ֞ל אֲבָל֙ אֲבָל֮ אבל ’ă·ḇāl ’ăḇāl aVal Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 17:19 HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֱלֹהִ֗ים אֲבָל֙ שָׂרָ֣ה אִשְׁתְּךָ֗ NAS: But God said, No, but Sarah your wife KJV: thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call INT: said God No Sarah your wife Genesis 42:21 HEB: אֶל־ אָחִ֗יו אֲבָל֮ אֲשֵׁמִ֣ים ׀ אֲנַחְנוּ֮ NAS: another, Truly we are guilty KJV: to another, We [are] verily guilty INT: about another Truly are guilty we 2 Samuel 14:5 HEB: לָּ֑ךְ וַתֹּ֗אמֶר אֲבָ֛ל אִשָּֽׁה־ אַלְמָנָ֥ה NAS: is your trouble? And she answered, Truly I am a widow, KJV: unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I [am] indeed a widow INT: to her What answered Truly woman widow 1 Kings 1:43 HEB: וַיֹּ֖אמֶר לַאֲדֹנִיָּ֑הוּ אֲבָ֕ל אֲדֹנֵ֥ינוּ הַמֶּֽלֶךְ־ NAS: to Adonijah, No! Our lord KJV: to Adonijah, Verily our lord INT: and said to Adonijah No our lord King 2 Kings 4:14 HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר גֵּיחֲזִ֗י אֲבָ֛ל בֵּ֥ן אֵֽין־ NAS: answered, Truly she has no KJV: answered, Verily she hath no child, INT: answered and Gehazi Truly son has 2 Chronicles 1:4 HEB: אֲבָ֗ל אֲר֤וֹן הָאֱלֹהִים֙ NAS: However, David had brought KJV: But the ark of God INT: However the ark of God 2 Chronicles 19:3 HEB: אֲבָ֕ל דְּבָרִ֥ים טוֹבִ֖ים KJV: Nevertheless there are good things INT: Nevertheless things is good 2 Chronicles 33:17 HEB: אֲבָל֙ ע֣וֹד הָעָ֔ם NAS: Nevertheless the people still KJV: Nevertheless the people did sacrifice INT: Nevertheless still the people Ezra 10:13 HEB: אֲבָ֞ל הָעָ֥ם רָב֙ KJV: But the people [are] many, INT: But people are many Daniel 10:7 HEB: אֶת־ הַמַּרְאָ֑ה אֲבָ֗ל חֲרָדָ֤ה גְדֹלָה֙ NAS: the vision; nevertheless, a great KJV: not the vision; but a great INT: see the vision nevertheless dread A great Daniel 10:21 HEB: אֲבָל֙ אַגִּ֣יד לְךָ֔ NAS: However, I will tell KJV: But I will shew INT: However will tell is inscribed 11 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 61 11 Occurrences ’ă·ḇāl — 11 Occ.