אָדַב
a.dav
to grieve
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "אָדַב" (a.dav) has a short definition of "to grieve." This word's meaning is centered on inducing emotional pain or distress. Given its singular occurrence in the Bible, it is reasonable to infer that "אָדַב" is used to convey a strong sense of sorrow or emotional hurt. Since the data does not provide enough information on the specific context of its use, we cannot determine the exact range of its usage. However, based on its definition, it is likely used in an emotional or interpersonal context where someone is causing pain or distress to another. The significance of "אָדַב" is its ability to convey intense emotional pain. Its rare appearance in the Bible suggests that it may be used to highlight the severity of a situation where someone is suffering or has caused emotional harm to another.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text