Strong's H79 · Hebrew
אָבַק
ʼâbaq · /aw-bak'/
Definition
to bedust, i.e. grapple
KJV: wrestle.
Root / derivation: a primitive root, probably to float away (as vapor), but used only as denominative from H80 (אָבָק);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָבַק across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. breaking: Heb. ascending of the morning
Genesis 32:25And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H79 (ʼâbaq) mean?
to bedust, i.e. grapple
How many times does H79 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H79 (אָבַק) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wrestled.”
How is ʼâbaq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H79 is rendered as “wrestled” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word אָבַק come from?
a primitive root, probably to float away (as vapor), but used only as denominative from H80 (אָבָק);