What does עָבַת mean in the Bible?
e. (figuratively) to pervert".
Hebrew · H5686
עָבַת
To interlace , i.e. (figuratively) to pervert
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עָבַתH5686
What does עָבַת mean in the Bible?
עָבַת is a Hebrew word meaning "to interlace , i.e. (figuratively) to pervert".
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How does the BSB render H5686?
The BSB source-word alignment has 1 aligned row for this entry. Common renderings include they all conspire together (1).
Where does עָבַת appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Micah 7:3. Its strongest book concentrations include Micah (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itthey all conspire together1×Micah 7:3
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Usage map
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First aligned rowMicah 7:3
Aligned rows1
Books represented1
Micah1
Source forms
וַֽיְעַבְּתֽוּהָ׃1xway·‘ab·bə·ṯū·hāMicah 7:3
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person feminine singular1xMicah 7:3
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. to interlace , i.e. (figuratively) to pervert
Source Gloss
to interlace , i.e. (figuratively) to pervert
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
to interlace, i.e. (figuratively) to pervert BDB: wind Usage: wrap up.
Word Origins
עָבַת is a primitive root - no further derivation.