Strong's H5673 · Hebrew
עֲבִידָה
ʻăbîydâh · /ab-ee-daw'/
Definition
labor or business
KJV: affairs, service, work.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) from H5648 (עֲבַד);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֲבִידָה across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezra4 verses
Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
Ezra 5:8Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands. great: Chaldee, stones of rolling
Ezra 6:7Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.
Ezra 6:18And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses. as it is: Chaldee, according to the writing
Daniel2 verses
Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.
Daniel 3:12There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. have: Cald. have set no regard upon thee
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5673 (ʻăbîydâh) mean?
labor or business
How many times does H5673 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5673 (עֲבִידָה) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “work.”
How is ʻăbîydâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5673 is rendered as “work” (3×), “affairs” (2×), “service” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עֲבִידָה come from?
(Aramaic) from H5648 (עֲבַד);