Lexical Definition
אָבָק ʼâbâq (aw-bawk') dust H:N-M
from root of אָבַק
(small) dust, powder.
- light particles (as volatile)
1) dust
1a) on ground
1b) clouds (fig.)
See Greek: κονιορτός
Usage: 6 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לְאָבָ֔ק | dust | Exod.9.9 |
| כָּאָבָ֣ק | like dust | Isa.5.24 |
| כְּאָבָ֥ק | like dust | Isa.29.5 |
| אָבָ֣ק | dust | Deut.28.24 |
| אֲבָקָ֑ם | dust their | Ezek.26.10 |
| אֲבַ֥ק | dust of | Nah.1.3 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אָבָק noun masculineEzek 26:10 dust — ׳א Deut 28:24 + 3 t.; construct אֲבַק Nah 1:3 suffix אֲבָקָם Ezek 26:10 — dust (? fleeing, flying; synonym עָפָר = often dust lying on or composing ground) Exod 9:9; Ezek 26:10; Deut 28:24 (|| עָפָר) Isa 5:24 (|| מָק) Isa 29:5 (|| מֹץ); figurative of clouds under Yahweh's feet Nah 1:3.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 9:9 |
| Deuteronomy | 28:24 |
| Isaiah | 5:24 · 29:5 |
| Ezekiel | 26:10 |
| Nahum | 1:3 |