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עֲבָרָה H5679

H5679 is the Hebrew word עֲבָרָה, transliterated ʻăbârâh and said ab-aw-raw'. The King James Version most often renders it plain.

Word: עֲבָרָהTransliteration: ʻăbârâhSaid: ab-aw-raw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a crossing-place.

Where it comes from

from H5674 (עָבַר).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

plain 1×plains 1×ferry boat 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: ferry, plain (from the margin).

Verses using עֲבָרָה

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

2 Samuel 15:28 · KJV

See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.

2 Samuel 17:16 · KJV

Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.

2 Samuel 19:18 · KJV

And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king’s household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan;

Common questions

What does Strong's H5679 mean?

H5679 is the Hebrew word עֲבָרָה (ʻăbârâh), meaning a crossing-place.

How is H5679 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it plain (1 time), plains (1 time), ferry boat (1 time).

How many times does H5679 appear in the Bible?

עֲבָרָה (ʻăbârâh) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H5679 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from H5674 (עָבַר).

Nearby entries

H5676 · עֵבֶר — properly, a region across; but used only…H5677 · עֵבֵר — Eber, the name of two patriarchs and four Israelites H5678 · עֶבְרָה — an outburst of passion H5680 · עִבְרִי — an Eberite (i.e. Hebrew) or descendant of Eber H5681 · עִבְרִי — Ibri, an Israelite H5682 · עֲבָרִים — Abarim, a place in Palestine

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