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עֲבַר H5675

H5675 is the Hebrew word עֲבַר, transliterated ʻăbar and said ab-ar'. The King James Version most often renders it side.

Word: עֲבַרTransliteration: ʻăbarSaid: ab-ar'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 12 verses

What it means

{properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)}.

Where it comes from

(Aramaic) corresponding to H5676 (עֵבֶר).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

side 7×beyond 6×countries beyond 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: beyond, this side.

Verses using עֲבַר

All 12 verses, quoted in full.

Ezra 4:10 · KJV

And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnapper brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time.

Ezra 4:11 · KJV

This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.

Ezra 4:16 · KJV

We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.

Ezra 4:17 · KJV

Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.

Ezra 4:20 · KJV

There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.

Ezra 5:3 · KJV

At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?

Ezra 5:6 · KJV

The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:

Ezra 6:6 · KJV

Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:

Ezra 6:8 · KJV

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

Ezra 6:13 · KJV

Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.

Ezra 7:21 · KJV

And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,

Ezra 7:25 · KJV

And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.

Common questions

What does Strong's H5675 mean?

H5675 is the Hebrew word עֲבַר (ʻăbar), meaning {properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)}.

How is H5675 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it side (7 times), beyond (6 times), countries beyond (1 time).

How many times does H5675 appear in the Bible?

עֲבַר (ʻăbar) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H5675 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) corresponding to H5676 (עֵבֶר).

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