Strong's H5670 · Hebrew
עָבַט
ʻâbaṭ · /aw-bat'/
Definition
to pawn; causatively, to lend (on security); figuratively, to entangle
KJV: borrow, break (ranks), fetch (a pledge), lend, [idiom] surely.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָבַט across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy3 verses
For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.
Deuteronomy 15:8But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.
Deuteronomy 24:10When thou dost lend thy brother any thing, thou shalt not go into his house to fetch his pledge. lend: Heb. lend the loan of any thing to, etc
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5670 (ʻâbaṭ) mean?
to pawn; causatively, to lend (on security); figuratively, to entangle
How many times does H5670 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5670 (עָבַט) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lend.”
How is ʻâbaṭ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5670 is rendered as “lend” (2×), “borrow” (1×), “break” (1×), “fetch” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word עָבַט come from?
a primitive root;