Strong's H80 · Hebrew
אָבָק
ʼâbâq · /aw-bawk'/
Definition
light particles (as volatile)
KJV: (small) dust, powder.
Root / derivation: from root of H79 (אָבַק);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָבָק across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. fire: Heb. tongue of fire
Isaiah 29:5Moreover the multitude of thy strangers shall be like small dust, and the multitude of the terrible ones shall be as chaff that passeth away: yea, it shall be at an instant suddenly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H80 (ʼâbâq) mean?
light particles (as volatile)
How many times does H80 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H80 (אָבָק) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dust.”
How is ʼâbâq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H80 is rendered as “dust” (5×), “powder” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אָבָק come from?
from root of H79 (אָבַק);