◄ 24. abib ►
Strong's Lexicon abib: Abib, ear of grain, green ears Original Word: אָבִיב Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: abiyb Pronunciation: ah-VEEB Phonetic Spelling: (aw-beeb') Definition: green, a young ear of grain Meaning: The term "Aviv" refers to the stage of growth in grain, particularly barley, when it is green and in the ear. It signifies the early stage of ripening, indicating the beginning of the harvest season. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to be tender." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3501: νέος (neos) • This Greek term means "new" or "young," often used to describe something that is fresh or recent, similar to the concept of young, tender grain. • G3936: παρίστημι (paristēmi) • While not directly related to the concept of "green" or "young," this term means "to present" or "to stand by," which can be metaphorically linked to the presentation of firstfruits or offerings, as seen in the context of Aviv. The term "Aviv" is integral to understanding the agricultural and liturgical practices of ancient Israel, marking the transition from winter to spring and the beginning of the harvest season, which is celebrated through the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Usage: The word "Aviv" is used in the context of the agricultural cycle in ancient Israel, marking the time when the barley crop reaches the stage of maturity suitable for harvest. It is also associated with the month of Aviv, which is the first month of the Hebrew calendar, later known as Nisan. Context: • The term "Aviv" appears in several key passages in the Hebrew Bible, primarily in the context of the agricultural calendar and the observance of religious festivals. In Exodus 9:31, the text notes, "Now the flax and barley were destroyed, since the barley was in the ear (אָבִיב) and the flax was in bloom." This indicates the time of the plague of hail in Egypt, which occurred during the stage when barley was in Aviv. • In Exodus 13:4, the Israelites are instructed to commemorate their departure from Egypt in the month of Aviv: "Today, in the month of Aviv, you are leaving." This establishes Aviv as a significant time marker for the Passover festival. • Leviticus 2:14 refers to the offering of firstfruits, specifying that grain offerings should be made from Aviv: "If you bring a grain offering of firstfruits to the LORD, offer crushed heads of new grain roasted in the fire." • The term underscores the connection between the agricultural cycle and the religious observances of ancient Israel, highlighting the dependence on and gratitude for the provision of God through the harvest. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition fresh, young ears, also Canaanite name for the first month of the Jewish calendar NASB Translation Abib (6), ear (1), fresh heads (1), fresh heads of grain (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָבִיב noun masculineLeviticus 2:14 collective (LagBN 207 Infinitive) 1 fresh, young ears of barley Exodus 9:31; indefinite Leviticus 2:14 קָלוּי בָּאֵשׁ ׳מִנְחַת בִּכּוּרִים ליהוה א. 2 חֹדֶשׁ הָֽאָבִיב month of ear-forming, or of growing green, Abib, month of Exodus & passover, Exodus 13:4; Exodus 23:15; Exodus 34:18 (twice in verse) (JE), Deuteronomy 16:1 (twice in verse) (1st month = circa April = הָרִאשֹׁן, ׳הַחֹדֶשׁ הָר (q. v.) in P; see Di Exodus 12:2; = post-exilic נִיסָן q. v.) אֲבִגַיִל see אֲבִיגַיִל below II. אבה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abib, ear, green ears of corn not maize From an unused root (meaning to be tender); green, i.e. A young ear of grain; hence, the name of the month Abib or Nisan -- Abib, ear, green ears of corn (not maize). Forms and Transliterations אָבִ֔יב אָבִ֞יב אביב הָֽאָבִ֔יב הָֽאָבִ֗יב הָאָבִ֑יב הָאָבִ֔יב הָאָבִֽיב׃ האביב האביב׃ ’ā·ḇîḇ ’āḇîḇ aViv hā’āḇîḇ hā·’ā·ḇîḇ haaViv Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Exodus 9:31 HEB: כִּ֤י הַשְּׂעֹרָה֙ אָבִ֔יב וְהַפִּשְׁתָּ֖ה גִּבְעֹֽל׃ NAS: for the barley was in the ear and the flax KJV: for the barley [was] in the ear, and the flax INT: for the barley the ear and the flax bud Exodus 13:4 HEB: יֹצְאִ֑ים בְּחֹ֖דֶשׁ הָאָבִֽיב׃ NAS: in the month of Abib, you are about to go forth. KJV: came ye out in the month Abib. INT: to go the month of Abib Exodus 23:15 HEB: לְמוֹעֵד֙ חֹ֣דֶשׁ הָֽאָבִ֔יב כִּי־ ב֖וֹ NAS: in the month Abib, for in it you came KJV: of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out INT: the appointed the month Abib for came Exodus 34:18 HEB: לְמוֹעֵ֖ד חֹ֣דֶשׁ הָאָבִ֑יב כִּ֚י בְּחֹ֣דֶשׁ NAS: in the month of Abib, for in the month KJV: of the month Abib: for in the month INT: the appointed the month of Abib in the month Exodus 34:18 HEB: כִּ֚י בְּחֹ֣דֶשׁ הָֽאָבִ֔יב יָצָ֖אתָ מִמִּצְרָֽיִם׃ NAS: for in the month of Abib you came KJV: for in the month Abib thou camest out INT: in the month of Abib came of Egypt Leviticus 2:14 HEB: בִּכּוּרִ֖ים לַיהוָ֑ה אָבִ֞יב קָל֤וּי בָּאֵשׁ֙ NAS: you shall bring fresh heads of grain roasted KJV: of thy firstfruits green ears of corn dried INT: of early to the LORD fresh roasted the fire Deuteronomy 16:1 HEB: אֶת־ חֹ֣דֶשׁ הָאָבִ֔יב וְעָשִׂ֣יתָ פֶּ֔סַח NAS: the month of Abib and celebrate KJV: the month of Abib, and keep INT: Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover Deuteronomy 16:1 HEB: כִּ֞י בְּחֹ֣דֶשׁ הָֽאָבִ֗יב הוֹצִ֨יאֲךָ֜ יְהוָ֧ה NAS: for in the month of Abib the LORD KJV: for in the month of Abib the LORD INT: in the month of Abib brought the LORD 8 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 24 8 Occurrences ’ā·ḇîḇ — 2 Occ. hā·’ā·ḇîḇ — 6 Occ.