אָבִיר
a.vir
mighty
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "אָבִיר" (a.vir) is defined as "mighty". This term falls within the semantic domain of Royalty & Authority, indicating its association with power and strength. The word appears six times in the Bible, suggesting its importance in conveying a sense of grandeur and might. In terms of usage, "אָבִיר" is likely used to describe individuals or entities that embody power, strength, or authority. This could include kings, leaders, or even God Himself, who is often depicted as the ultimate source of power and might. The word's association with royalty and authority underscores its significance in biblical contexts where issues of power, leadership, and strength are paramount. The significance of "אָבִיר" lies in its ability to convey a sense of awe-inspiring power and strength. Its use in the Bible serves to emphasize the importance of leadership, authority, and might, highlighting the qualities that make individuals or entities worthy of respect and admiration.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
how he swore to Yahweh, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
Psalms 132:5until I find out a place for Yahweh, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Isaiah 1:24Therefore the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, the Mighty One of Israel, says: “Ah, I will get relief from my adversaries, and avenge myself on my enemies.
Isaiah 49:26I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh; and they will be drunk on their own blood, as with sweet wine. Then all flesh shall know that I, Yahweh, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Isaiah 60:16You will also drink the milk of the nations, and will nurse from royal breasts. Then you will know that I, Yahweh, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
Genesis 49:24But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),